How many renters live in Clarion, Iowa?
The City of Clarion has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 28.05 percent of the population living in Clarion.
What is the rental market like in Clarion, Iowa?
There are an estimated housing units in the Clarion area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Clarion, Iowa, there are 1.14 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Clarion?
The rental vacancy rate in Clarion is 12 percent. This is a higher than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are high it means that there are a lot of available units and rents tend to be lower.
How many rental units are in Clarion for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Clarion
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 179 | 114 | 158 | 13 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Clarion
A large number of apartments in Clarion have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Clarion
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $630 to $1,148. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $630 |
| One BR | $656 |
| Two BR | $862 |
| Three BR | $1,042 |
| Four BR | $1,148 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in Clarion, Iowa
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Clarion?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| One BR | 116 | 65 percent |
| Two BR | 84 | 74 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Clarion, Iowa
How many affordable rental units are in Clarion?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Clarion, Iowa including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Clarion, Iowa
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Clarion, Iowa
Clarion features 28 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Clarion, Iowa
There are 68 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Clarion.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Clarion, Iowa
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Clarion landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Clarion.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Clarion, Iowa for a two-bedroom apartment is between $776 and $948.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
