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Iowa City, Iowa real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Iowa City, IA (Johnson County) — Census median home value $273,600, county listing prices up about 9.4% over the past year.
Iowa City, IA is in Johnson County, Iowa — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 75,264, with a median household income of $57,533. Census data puts Iowa City's median home value at $273,600 (all owner-occupied homes); Johnson County's current median listing price runs $399,180, up about 9.4% over the past year.
At a glance
Iowa City market snapshot
Population
75,264
Median Household Income
$57,533
Median Home Value (city)
$273,600
Median Listing Price (Johnson County)
$399,180
Median Gross Rent
$1,094/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+9.4%
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What makes Iowa City different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Iowa City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $273,600. Separately, Johnson County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $399,180. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Johnson County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.55% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Iowa City has an estimated population of 75,264 and a median household income of $57,533, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Iowa City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Iowa City FAQ
What are home values like in Iowa City, IA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Iowa City's median home value at $273,600. Johnson County's current median listing price runs $399,180, up about 9.4% over the past year.
What is the population of Iowa City, IA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Iowa City's population at approximately 75,264.
What's the median rent in Iowa City, IA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Iowa City at approximately $1,094 per month.
What is the median household income in Iowa City, IA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Iowa City at approximately $57,533.
Is the Iowa City housing market growing?
Johnson County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.55% annual change in 2025.
Is Iowa City, IA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Iowa City's median home value at about 4.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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