Housing in Chester, IA

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$186,489

Chester vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Chester is highlighted.

Median Home Value

21st%ilemost expensive$101,800show rank

Median Rent

3rd%ilemost expensive rent$513show rank

Rent Burden

5th%ilehighest rent burden10.7%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$101,800

Median Rent

$513

Total Housing Units

Vacancy Rate

23.7%

Owner Occupied

84.5%

Renter Occupied

15.5%

Median Property Tax

$843

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$596

Housing Types

Single Family

82.9%

Multi-Family

11.8%

Mobile Home

5.3%

The median home value in Chester, IA is $101,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Chester is $186,489. The median rent is $513 per month (Census ACS). About 84.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 76 total housing units.