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Sioux City, Iowa real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Sioux City, IA (Woodbury County) — Census median home value $162,600, county listing prices down about 2.3% over the past year.
Sioux City, IA is in Woodbury County, Iowa — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 85,651, with a median household income of $65,473. Census data puts Sioux City's median home value at $162,600 (all owner-occupied homes); Woodbury County's current median listing price runs $232,500, down about 2.3% over the past year.
At a glance
Sioux City market snapshot
Population
85,651
Median Household Income
$65,473
Median Home Value (city)
$162,600
Median Listing Price (Woodbury County)
$232,500
Median Gross Rent
$936/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-2.3%
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What makes Sioux City different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sioux City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $162,600. Separately, Woodbury County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $232,500. 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
Woodbury County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.58% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Sioux City has an estimated population of 85,651 and a median household income of $65,473, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Sioux City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% 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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Sioux City FAQ
What are home values like in Sioux City, IA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Sioux City's median home value at $162,600. Woodbury County's current median listing price runs $232,500, down about 2.3% over the past year.
What is the population of Sioux City, IA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sioux City's population at approximately 85,651.
What's the median rent in Sioux City, IA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Sioux City at approximately $936 per month.
What is the median household income in Sioux City, IA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Sioux City at approximately $65,473.
Is the Sioux City housing market growing?
Woodbury County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.58% annual change in 2025.
Is Sioux City, IA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Sioux City's median home value at about 2.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% 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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