Osage, IA · Houses & Market Data

Osage, Iowa houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Osage, IA (Mitchell County) — Census median home value $141,800, county listing prices up about 9.2% over the past year. Market data for Osage houses and the broader area.

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Osage, IA is in Mitchell County, Iowa — this guide covers houses in Osage and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,578, with a median household income of $62,309. Census data puts the median value of houses in Osage at $141,800.

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Market overview

Osage housing market

Osage is in Mitchell County, Iowa. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Osage and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$141,800

Population (Census ACS)

3,578

Median household income

$62,309

County price trend (2025)

9.21% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Osage market snapshot

Population

3,578

County

Mitchell County

Median Household Income

$62,309

Median Home Value (city)

$141,800

Median Gross Rent

$735/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+9.2%

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Why Osage

What makes Osage different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Osage's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $141,800.

County Price Trend

Mitchell County's FHFA house price index shows a 9.21% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Osage has an estimated population of 3,578 and a median household income of $62,309, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Osage's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 14% 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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Places around Osage

County guide: Mitchell County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Osage.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Mitchell County and other Iowa communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Mitchell, Orchard, Little Cedar, New Haven, St. Ansgar, Stacyville, Toeterville, Meyer, Carpenter, Otranto, McIntire, Mona.

More Iowa cities with market guides: Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Iowa City, Ankeny, Waterloo, Ames, Council Bluffs.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Floyd (~11.3 mi), Rudd (~11.8 mi), Grafton (~13.4 mi), Nora Springs (~13.8 mi), Colwell (~14.1 mi), Riceville (~14.1 mi), Rock Falls (~14.8 mi), Plymouth (~15.9 mi), Charles City (~16.6 mi), Bolan (~16.6 mi), Rockford (~17.3 mi), Roseville (~17.8 mi), Elma (~18.9 mi), Manly (~19.6 mi), Portland (~19.8 mi), Kensett (~20.7 mi).

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Census & home facts

Osage data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

3,578

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$141,800

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$62,309

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$735

County FHFA annual change (2025)

9.21%

Census place type

city

County

Mitchell County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

2.24 sq mi

Census GEOID

1959745

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Osage

Schools

Osage Comm School District — 3 schools, 1,000 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Mitchell addresses may be served by Osage Comm School District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Osage FAQ

What are houses worth in Osage, IA?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Osage at $141,800.

How much do houses cost in Osage, IA?

For owner-occupied houses in Osage, Census ACS data shows a median value of $141,800. Active listing prices in Mitchell County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Osage, IA?

Osage houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Mitchell County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Osage, IA?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Osage's population at approximately 3,578.

What's the median rent in Osage, IA?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Osage at approximately $735 per month.

What is the median household income in Osage, IA?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Osage at approximately $62,309.

Is the Osage housing market growing?

Mitchell County's FHFA house price index shows a 9.21% annual change in 2025.

Is Osage, IA affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Osage's median home value at about 2.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 14% 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.

What school district serves Osage, IA?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Osage Comm School District for many Osage addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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