Iowa City, IA
Metro area in Iowa · Updated Jan 2026
12-Month Forecast ↑ +0.8%
Median Home Value
$287,473
↑ +4.0%
Year-over-year
Median Rent
$1,291/mo
↑ +4.7%
Year-over-year
Rental Yield
5.4%
Good for investors
5-Year Appreciation
+29.2%
Income Needed to Buy
$82,274
20% down, 30% DTI max
Active Listings
613
For-sale inventory
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.6
Neutral market
Price Forecast
1 Month
↑ +0.3%
3 Months
↑ +0.7%
12 Months
↑ +0.8%