Iowa Housing Market Report
As of 2026-02-28, the average home price across Iowa's tracked cities is $222,135, up 2.9% year over year. The fastest-moving market is Dubuque (+5.6% YoY). 7 cities tracked.
City Comparison
| City | Median Home Price | YoY Change | ZIP Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $290,840 | +4.6% | 3 |
| Dubuque | $286,589 | +5.6% | 3 |
| Cedar Rapids | $225,848 | +3.7% | 6 |
| Des Moines | $224,776 | +0.9% | 11 |
| Davenport | $199,874 | +2.2% | 5 |
| Sioux City | $187,174 | +2.3% | 7 |
| Waterloo | $139,842 | +0.9% | 3 |
City Reports
Des Moines Home Prices: $225K, Up 0.8% — 11 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Des Moines homes hit $225K, up 0.8% year over year. See which ZIPs are cheapest, rent vs buy math, and what the 12-month trend reveals for 2026.
Iowa City Home Prices: $291K, Up 4.3% — 3 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Iowa City home prices climbed 4.3% to $291K. See which ZIP costs $316K, where rent beats buying, and the full 12-month trend for 2026.
Cedar Rapids Home Prices: $226K, Up 3.5% — 6 ZIPs (2026)
Cedar Rapids home prices climbed 3.5% to $226K in 2026. Which ZIPs are cheapest? Full breakdown of 6 neighborhoods, rent data, and market outlook.
Dubuque Home Prices: $287K, Up 5.4% — 3 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Dubuque home prices climbed to $287K, up 5.4% year over year. Which ZIP is cheapest? Full breakdown of 3 neighborhoods, rent data, and 2026 outlook.