Iowa City, IA Housing Market
Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02
Iowa City, IA is showing healthy, moderate growth.
- •Steady price growth of 3.9% year-over-year — a balanced market.
- •Price-to-rent ratio: 18.3 — buying and renting are roughly comparable.
Median Home Value
$290,939
ZHVI
Year-over-Year
+3.9%
Price change
5-Year Change
+29.2%
Since 2021
Median Rent
$1,323/mo
ZORI
Active Listings
560
For sale
State Avg
$227,764
Iowa
Home Value Trends
5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Iowa City, IA vs. state and national averages.
Rent Data
Median Rent
$1,323/mo
Rent YoY Change
+5.1%
Other Markets in Iowa
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