Housing in Emmetsburg, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$163,550
Emmetsburg vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Emmetsburg is highlighted.
Median Home Value
28th%ilemost expensive$114,600show rank
Median Rent
7th%ilemost expensive rent$589show rank
Rent Burden
10th%ilehighest rent burden12.3%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$114,600
Median Rent
$589
Total Housing Units
1,824
Vacancy Rate
10.8%
Owner Occupied
69.9%
Renter Occupied
30.1%
Median Property Tax
$1,548
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$682
Housing Types
Single Family75.9%
Multi-Family22.0%
Mobile Home2.1%
The median home value in Emmetsburg, IA is $114,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Emmetsburg is $163,550. The median rent is $589 per month (Census ACS). About 69.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1959. There are 1,824 total housing units.