Housing in Dows, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$112,100
Dows vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Dows is highlighted.
Median Home Value
4th%ilemost expensive$56,200show rank
Median Rent
12th%ilemost expensive rent$658show rank
Rent Burden
15th%ilehighest rent burden13.4%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$56,200
Median Rent
$658
Total Housing Units
235
Vacancy Rate
12.3%
Owner Occupied
73.3%
Renter Occupied
26.7%
Median Property Tax
$896
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$661
Housing Types
Single Family90.2%
Multi-Family9.8%
Mobile Home0.0%
The median home value in Dows, IA is $56,200. According to Zillow, the home value index for Dows is $112,100. The median rent is $658 per month (Census ACS). About 73.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 235 total housing units.