Housing in Ellsworth, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$201,756
Ellsworth vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Ellsworth is highlighted.
Median Home Value
33rd%ilemost expensive$125,000show rank
Median Rent
48th%ilemost expensive rent$931show rank
Rent Burden
26th%ilehighest rent burden15.3%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$125,000
Median Rent
$931
Total Housing Units
225
Vacancy Rate
5.3%
Owner Occupied
78.9%
Renter Occupied
21.1%
Median Property Tax
$1,706
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$950
Housing Types
Single Family84.9%
Multi-Family8.4%
Mobile Home6.7%
The median home value in Ellsworth, IA is $125,000. According to Zillow, the home value index for Ellsworth is $201,756. The median rent is $931 per month (Census ACS). About 78.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 225 total housing units.