Housing in Dakota City, IA

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$125,918

Dakota City vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

30th%ilemost expensive$119,300show rank

Median Rent

48th%ilemost expensive rent$935show rank

Rent Burden

38th%ilehighest rent burden17.0%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$119,300

Median Rent

$935

Total Housing Units

417

Vacancy Rate

8.9%

Owner Occupied

77.1%

Renter Occupied

22.9%

Median Property Tax

$1,683

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$810

Housing Types

Single Family

95.7%

Multi-Family

4.3%

Mobile Home

0.0%

The median home value in Dakota City, IA is $119,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Dakota City is $125,918. The median rent is $935 per month (Census ACS). About 77.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1969. There are 417 total housing units.