Housing in Dow City, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$88,422
Dow City vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Dow City is highlighted.
Median Home Value
34th%ilemost expensive$130,200show rank
Median Rent
18th%ilemost expensive rent$714show rank
Rent Burden
48th%ilehighest rent burden18.3%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$130,200
Median Rent
$714
Total Housing Units
179
Vacancy Rate
5.6%
Owner Occupied
69.8%
Renter Occupied
30.2%
Median Property Tax
$1,304
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$625
Housing Types
Single Family76.0%
Multi-Family17.9%
Mobile Home6.2%
The median home value in Dow City, IA is $130,200. According to Zillow, the home value index for Dow City is $88,422. The median rent is $714 per month (Census ACS). About 69.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1961. There are 179 total housing units.