Housing in Bedford, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$96,570
Bedford vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Bedford is highlighted.
Median Home Value
15th%ilemost expensive$88,900show rank
Median Rent
12th%ilemost expensive rent$663show rank
Rent Burden
18th%ilehighest rent burden14.0%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$88,900
Median Rent
$663
Total Housing Units
704
Vacancy Rate
18.2%
Owner Occupied
80.2%
Renter Occupied
19.8%
Median Property Tax
$1,229
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$697
Housing Types
Single Family87.4%
Multi-Family8.8%
Mobile Home3.8%
The median home value in Bedford, IA is $88,900. According to Zillow, the home value index for Bedford is $96,570. The median rent is $663 per month (Census ACS). About 80.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1952. There are 704 total housing units.