Housing in Charles City, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$133,727
Charles City vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Charles City is highlighted.
Median Home Value
30th%ilemost expensive$118,900show rank
Median Rent
9th%ilemost expensive rent$628show rank
Rent Burden
14th%ilehighest rent burden13.3%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$118,900
Median Rent
$628
Total Housing Units
3,621
Vacancy Rate
9.8%
Owner Occupied
65.8%
Renter Occupied
34.2%
Median Property Tax
$1,783
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$770
Housing Types
Single Family76.4%
Multi-Family23.6%
Mobile Home0.0%
The median home value in Charles City, IA is $118,900. According to Zillow, the home value index for Charles City is $133,727. The median rent is $628 per month (Census ACS). About 65.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1962. There are 3,621 total housing units.