Housing in Emmetsburg, IA

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow 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

Median Rent

Rent Burden

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 Family
75.9%
Multi-Family
22.0%
Mobile Home
2.1%

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.