Housing in Brooklyn, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$184,438
Brooklyn vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Brooklyn is highlighted.
Median Home Value
32nd%ilemost expensive$123,600show rank
Median Rent
32nd%ilemost expensive rent$813show rank
Rent Burden
16th%ilehighest rent burden13.6%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$123,600
Median Rent
$813
Total Housing Units
642
Vacancy Rate
7.8%
Owner Occupied
69.6%
Renter Occupied
30.4%
Median Property Tax
$1,795
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$844
Housing Types
Single Family77.3%
Multi-Family19.0%
Mobile Home3.7%
The median home value in Brooklyn, IA is $123,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Brooklyn is $184,438. The median rent is $813 per month (Census ACS). About 69.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1955. There are 642 total housing units.