Charles City, IA

Charles City is a small town located in central Iowa. The population of Charles City was 2,912 as of the 2010 census. The median household income was $53,848 and the median family income was $60,000.

Real estate in Charles City is very affordable compared to other larger cities in Iowa. The average home price in Charles City was $128,000 as of May 2015. This is much lower than the average home price in Iowa's largest city, Des Moines ($242,500). In addition, Charles City has a low unemployment rate (3%) which makes it an attractive place to live and work.

The most popular type of real estate in Charles City is single-family homes. As of May 2015 there were 1,293 homes for sale in Charles City. This represents approximately 62% of all homes for sale in the town. In addition, there are a total of 1,715 properties listed on the market in Charles City as of May 2015. This represents approximately 85% of all properties for sale in the town.

The majority (approximately 78%)of homes for sale in Charles City are occupied by people who live within commuting distance from the town center. This means that there are a large number of houses available for purchase if you are looking to buy a house outside of the city center.