Much like its surrounding areas, it's substantially less expensive compared to the country as a whole. Compared to the city of Des Moines however, it's somewhat less expensive.
Home prices
The median home in Badger is valued at $92,000. In comparison to its nearby areas it is roughly $2,720 (3%) higher.It is roughly $125,500 (57%) lower in comparison to the US as a whole, and is roughly $41,200 (30%) lower compared to the city of Des Moines.
Rents
The median rent in Badger is $611 per month. It is is very similar compared to nearby areas.It is about $451 (42%) lower compared to the country as a whole, and is approximately $244 (28%) lower compared to the city of Des Moines.
Nearby places
Vincent
Vincent is about 5 miles east of Badger. Housing prices there are a little less expensive. Vincent's median home value is $83,100, which is $8,900 (10%) lower than Badger. The rent there is pretty similar. The median rent in Vincent is $631 per month, which works out to $20 (3%) higher than Badger.
Thor
Thor is roughly 6 miles northeast of Badger. Its housing prices are substantially less expensive. The median home in Thor is valued at $69,000, which works out to $23,000 (33%) lower than Badger. Its rents are a bit less expensive. In Thor the median monthly rent is $489, which works out to $122 (24%) lower than Badger.
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge is about 6 miles south of Badger. The real estate prices there are fairly similar. The value of the median home in Fort Dodge is $93,600, which works out to $1,600 (1%) higher than Badger. Rent there is a bit more expensive. In Fort Dodge the median rent is $652 a month, which is $41 (6%) higher than Badger.
Dakota City
Dakota City is approximately 7 miles north from Badger. Real estate prices there are a little less expensive. The median home price in Dakota City is $83,400, which comes out to $8,600 (10%) lower than Badger. Rent there is a bit more expensive. The median monthly rent in Dakota City is $725, which works out to $114 (15%) higher than Badger.
Humboldt
Humboldt is approximately 7 miles northwest of Badger. Its real estate prices are somewhat more expensive. The median home in Humboldt costs $117,300, which is $25,300 (21%) higher than Badger. Its rents are somewhat less expensive. In Humboldt the median monthly rent is $562, which works out to $49 (8%) lower than Badger.
