Is Dayton, IA 50530 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Dayton is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Dayton housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Webster County, IA

Population	1,090
Median income	$73,250
Average income	$90,234
Median home value	$167,900
Median rent	$523/month
Owner-occupied	71% of homes
Median year built	1953

Natural hazard riskTornadoes (very high), hail (very high), winter storms (relatively high)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 50530; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Nearby markets

Badger 50516 $140 /sq ft Clare 50524 — /sq ft Duncombe 50532 — /sq ft Fort Dodge 50501Seller’s market $112 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Dayton real estate

What are property taxes in Dayton?

About 1.39% of a home’s value a year in Webster County, or roughly $5,560 on a $400,000 home.

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