Housing in Chariton, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$149,736
Chariton vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Chariton is highlighted.
Median Home Value
13th%ilemost expensive$84,200show rank
Median Rent
18th%ilemost expensive rent$716show rank
Rent Burden
35th%ilehighest rent burden16.5%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$84,200
Median Rent
$716
Total Housing Units
1,944
Vacancy Rate
6.1%
Owner Occupied
67.6%
Renter Occupied
32.4%
Median Property Tax
$1,730
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$714
Housing Types
Single Family75.9%
Multi-Family22.0%
Mobile Home2.1%
The median home value in Chariton, IA is $84,200. According to Zillow, the home value index for Chariton is $149,736. The median rent is $716 per month (Census ACS). About 67.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1960. There are 1,944 total housing units.