Iowa Home Values by City (2026)

The median home value in Iowa is about $208,000 (~$135/sq ft), 28% more affordable than the typical U.S. home.

$208,000

Iowa median value

$135

Median price / sq ft

~1,540

sq ft a median budget buys

-28%

vs U.S. median

Considering a move to Iowa?

Housing in Iowa is 28% more affordable than the national average, with a typical home around $208,000 and a local rate near $135 per square foot. Among the 4 Iowa cities we track, Des Moines is the most expensive (median $234,000) and Sioux City is the most affordable (median $178,000) — so where you land in the state matters as much as the state itself.

Browse Iowa cities

Des Moines$234,000 Cedar Rapids$208,000 Davenport$184,000 Sioux City$178,000

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