Housing in Chelsea, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$225,146
Chelsea vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Chelsea is highlighted.
Median Home Value
2nd%ilemost expensive$43,100show rank
Median Rent
14th%ilemost expensive rent$681show rank
Rent Burden
85th%ilehighest rent burden25.4%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$43,100
Median Rent
$681
Total Housing Units
155
Vacancy Rate
18.1%
Owner Occupied
94.5%
Renter Occupied
5.5%
Median Property Tax
$569
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$547
Housing Types
Single Family96.8%
Multi-Family0.0%
Mobile Home3.2%
The median home value in Chelsea, IA is $43,100. According to Zillow, the home value index for Chelsea is $225,146. The median rent is $681 per month (Census ACS). About 94.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 155 total housing units.