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%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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