Housing in Early, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$138,910
Early vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Early is highlighted.
Median Home Value
13th%ilemost expensive$83,500show rank
Median Rent
7th%ilemost expensive rent$588show rank
Rent Burden
2nd%ilehighest rent burden9.3%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$83,500
Median Rent
$588
Total Housing Units
358
Vacancy Rate
12.6%
Owner Occupied
69.0%
Renter Occupied
31.0%
Median Property Tax
$941
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$620
Housing Types
Single Family82.7%
Multi-Family17.3%
Mobile Home0.0%
The median home value in Early, IA is $83,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Early is $138,910. The median rent is $588 per month (Census ACS). About 69.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1946. There are 358 total housing units.