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Ottumwa, Iowa houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Ottumwa, IA (Wapello County) — Census median home value $92,400, county listing prices down about 1.4% over the past year. Market data for Ottumwa houses and the broader area.
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Ottumwa, IA is in Wapello County, Iowa — this guide covers houses in Ottumwa and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 25,352, with a median household income of $56,994. Census data puts the median value of houses in Ottumwa at $92,400.
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Market overview
Ottumwa housing market
Ottumwa is in Wapello County, Iowa. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Ottumwa and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$92,400
Population (Census ACS)
25,352
Median household income
$56,994
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Ottumwa market snapshot
Population
25,352
County
Wapello County
Median Household Income
$56,994
Median Home Value (city)
$92,400
Median Gross Rent
$956/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-1.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Ottumwa's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $92,400.
County Price Trend
Wapello County's FHFA house price index shows a -1.42% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Ottumwa has an estimated population of 25,352 and a median household income of $56,994, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Ottumwa's Census-reported median home value works out to about 1.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% 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 Ottumwa
County guide: Wapello County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Ottumwa.
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Nearby communities include Agency, Chillicothe, Kirkville, Blakesburg, Eldon.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Floris (~11.9 mi), Fremont (~13.2 mi), Batavia (~13.5 mi), Eddyville (~14.4 mi), Drakesville (~15.8 mi), Bloomfield (~18.9 mi), Keomah Village (~19.2 mi), Packwood (~19.3 mi), Albia (~19.8 mi), Libertyville (~20.0 mi), Rose Hill (~20.7 mi), University Park (~20.7 mi), Maharishi Vedic City (~21.4 mi), Oskaloosa (~21.8 mi), Beacon (~22.1 mi), Fairfield (~23.8 mi).
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Census & home facts
Ottumwa data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
25,352
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$92,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$56,994
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$956
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-1.42%
Census place type
city
County
Wapello County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
16.06 sq mi
Census GEOID
1960465
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Ottumwa
Schools
Ottumwa Comm School District — 11 schools, 4,990 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Wapello addresses may be served by Ottumwa 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
Ottumwa FAQ
What are houses worth in Ottumwa, IA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Ottumwa at $92,400.
How much do houses cost in Ottumwa, IA?
For owner-occupied houses in Ottumwa, Census ACS data shows a median value of $92,400. Active listing prices in Wapello County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Ottumwa, IA?
Ottumwa houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Wapello 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 Ottumwa, IA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Ottumwa's population at approximately 25,352.
What's the median rent in Ottumwa, IA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Ottumwa at approximately $956 per month.
What is the median household income in Ottumwa, IA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Ottumwa at approximately $56,994.
Is the Ottumwa housing market growing?
Wapello County's FHFA house price index shows a -1.42% annual change in 2025.
Is Ottumwa, IA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Ottumwa's median home value at about 1.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% 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 Ottumwa, IA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Ottumwa Comm School District for many Ottumwa addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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