Pottawattamie County, IA home prices

Pottawattamie County, IA: the typical home is worth $243,662 as of 2026-05, up +2.8% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $166/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1978: $47,218 → 2026: $243,662 (5.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $243,662, homes in Pottawattamie County sit 27% above the Iowa median ($192,409) and 4% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #22 of 99 Iowa counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.8% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 35 days on the market, with 22% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.4× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,203/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,323/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Mills County, IA ($281,570) · Shelby County, IA ($214,890) · Harrison County, IA ($225,140) · Montgomery County, IA ($142,069) · Cass County, IA ($164,931) · Douglas County, NE ($299,020)