Housing in Birmingham, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$173,607
Birmingham vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Birmingham is highlighted.
Median Home Value
19th%ilemost expensive$97,300show rank
Median Rent
2nd%ilemost expensive rent$442show rank
Rent Burden
2nd%ilehighest rent burden9.0%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$97,300
Median Rent
$442
Total Housing Units
255
Vacancy Rate
15.7%
Owner Occupied
78.1%
Renter Occupied
21.9%
Median Property Tax
$1,082
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$700
Housing Types
Single Family81.6%
Multi-Family7.5%
Mobile Home11.0%
The median home value in Birmingham, IA is $97,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Birmingham is $173,607. The median rent is $442 per month (Census ACS). About 78.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1943. There are 255 total housing units.