Housing in Ellston, IA

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$332,917

Ellston vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$21,800

Median Rent

N/A

Total Housing Units

20

Vacancy Rate

0.0%

Owner Occupied

85.0%

Renter Occupied

15.0%

Median Property Tax

$471

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$425

Housing Types

Single Family
100.0%
Multi-Family
0.0%
Mobile Home
0.0%

The median home value in Ellston, IA is $21,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Ellston is $332,917. About 85.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 20 total housing units.