Housing in Battle Creek, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$107,379
Battle Creek vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Battle Creek is highlighted.
Median Home Value
8th%ilemost expensive$72,300show rank
Median Rent
2nd%ilemost expensive rent$450show rank
Rent Burden
2nd%ilehighest rent burden9.1%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$72,300
Median Rent
$450
Total Housing Units
418
Vacancy Rate
14.1%
Owner Occupied
79.9%
Renter Occupied
20.1%
Median Property Tax
$864
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$496
Housing Types
Single Family86.1%
Multi-Family13.2%
Mobile Home0.7%
The median home value in Battle Creek, IA is $72,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Battle Creek is $107,379. The median rent is $450 per month (Census ACS). About 79.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 418 total housing units.