Housing in Bancroft, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$156,796
Bancroft vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Bancroft is highlighted.
Median Home Value
15th%ilemost expensive$88,200show rank
Median Rent
18th%ilemost expensive rent$713show rank
Rent Burden
43rd%ilehighest rent burden17.6%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$88,200
Median Rent
$713
Total Housing Units
325
Vacancy Rate
13.2%
Owner Occupied
68.1%
Renter Occupied
31.9%
Median Property Tax
$1,177
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$648
Housing Types
Single Family79.7%
Multi-Family20.3%
Mobile Home0.0%
The median home value in Bancroft, IA is $88,200. According to Zillow, the home value index for Bancroft is $156,796. The median rent is $713 per month (Census ACS). About 68.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1960. There are 325 total housing units.