Housing in Elk Horn, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$187,543
Elk Horn vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Elk Horn is highlighted.
Median Home Value
33rd%ilemost expensive$125,300show rank
Median Rent
11th%ilemost expensive rent$643show rank
Rent Burden
12th%ilehighest rent burden12.9%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$125,300
Median Rent
$643
Total Housing Units
286
Vacancy Rate
11.9%
Owner Occupied
83.7%
Renter Occupied
16.3%
Median Property Tax
$1,764
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$691
Housing Types
Single Family92.3%
Multi-Family7.7%
Mobile Home0.0%
The median home value in Elk Horn, IA is $125,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Elk Horn is $187,543. The median rent is $643 per month (Census ACS). About 83.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 286 total housing units.