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Ida County, IA home prices

Ida County, IA: the typical home is worth $159,541 as of 2026-05, up +9.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $90/sq ft. Rent…

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Ida County is accelerating and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+9.7%Heating up
Valuation-41%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market70 daysBalanced

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1998: $80,033 → 2026: $159,541 (2.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$159,5412026-05
1-year+9.7%
5-year+36.4%
10-year+70.7%
Since 2000n/a
Population6,8102024
Median income$71,2382023 · 2.2× income
New homes/yr22024
Price / sq ft$90listings
Days on market702026-06
Active listings282026-06
Price cuts15%of listings

Market read

At $159,541, homes in Ida County sit 17% below the Iowa median ($192,409) and 32% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #79 of 99 Iowa counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+9.7% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 70 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.2× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~41% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Sac County, IA ($171,158) · Crawford County, IA ($180,843) · Cherokee County, IA ($163,068) · Woodbury County, IA ($208,389) · Buena Vista County, IA ($190,636) · Monona County, IA ($162,206)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Ida County, IA?
The typical home in Ida County is worth $159,541 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Ida County rising or falling?
Prices are up +9.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Ida County affordable?
At 2.2× the local median income of $71,238, Ida County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Ida County?
Homes here take a median of 70 days to sell, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2010$82,410
2011$81,101
2012$89,380
2013$91,370
2014$91,873
2015$94,576
2016$92,550
2017$95,956
2018$98,517
2019$101,373
2020$111,815
2021$125,678
2022$135,324
2023$137,107
2024$140,001
2025$151,584