Housing in Decorah, IA

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$294,176

Decorah vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

64th%ilemost expensive$234,600show rank

Median Rent

28th%ilemost expensive rent$788show rank

Rent Burden

25th%ilehighest rent burden15.2%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$234,600

Median Rent

$788

Total Housing Units

3,277

Vacancy Rate

11.1%

Owner Occupied

64.7%

Renter Occupied

35.3%

Median Property Tax

$3,308

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,075

Housing Types

Single Family

71.6%

Multi-Family

28.4%

Mobile Home

0.0%

The median home value in Decorah, IA is $234,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Decorah is $294,176. The median rent is $788 per month (Census ACS). About 64.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1964. There are 3,277 total housing units.