Housing in Alta Vista, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$221,381
Alta Vista vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Alta Vista is highlighted.
Median Home Value
7th%ilemost expensive$68,600show rank
Median Rent
34th%ilemost expensive rent$825show rank
Rent Burden
49th%ilehighest rent burden18.4%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$68,600
Median Rent
$825
Total Housing Units
99
Vacancy Rate
5.0%
Owner Occupied
79.8%
Renter Occupied
20.2%
Median Property Tax
$926
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$790
Housing Types
Single Family84.8%
Multi-Family15.2%
Mobile Home0.0%
The median home value in Alta Vista, IA is $68,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Alta Vista is $221,381. The median rent is $825 per month (Census ACS). About 79.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 99 total housing units.