Housing in Albia, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$163,988
Albia vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Albia is highlighted.
Median Home Value
35th%ilemost expensive$132,500show rank
Median Rent
30th%ilemost expensive rent$803show rank
Rent Burden
19th%ilehighest rent burden14.2%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$132,500
Median Rent
$803
Total Housing Units
1,895
Vacancy Rate
17.4%
Owner Occupied
77.4%
Renter Occupied
22.6%
Median Property Tax
$2,059
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$881
Housing Types
Single Family74.0%
Multi-Family18.8%
Mobile Home7.2%
The median home value in Albia, IA is $132,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Albia is $163,988. The median rent is $803 per month (Census ACS). About 77.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1968. There are 1,895 total housing units.