Housing in Akron, IA

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$214,884

Akron vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Akron is highlighted.

Median Home Value

39th%ilemost expensive$145,300show rank

Median Rent

17th%ilemost expensive rent$700show rank

Rent Burden

18th%ilehighest rent burden14.1%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$145,300

Median Rent

$700

Total Housing Units

802

Vacancy Rate

6.7%

Owner Occupied

71.0%

Renter Occupied

29.0%

Median Property Tax

$1,946

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$844

Housing Types

Single Family

80.3%

Multi-Family

19.4%

Mobile Home

0.3%

The median home value in Akron, IA is $145,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Akron is $214,884. The median rent is $700 per month (Census ACS). About 71.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1964. There are 802 total housing units.