Housing in Essex, IA

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$173,082

Essex vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

15th%ilemost expensive$87,700show rank

Median Rent

14th%ilemost expensive rent$681show rank

Rent Burden

20th%ilehighest rent burden14.3%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$87,700

Median Rent

$681

Total Housing Units

416

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Owner Occupied

78.9%

Renter Occupied

21.1%

Median Property Tax

$1,383

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$750

Housing Types

Single Family

86.8%

Multi-Family

12.5%

Mobile Home

0.7%

The median home value in Essex, IA is $87,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Essex is $173,082. The median rent is $681 per month (Census ACS). About 78.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1951. There are 416 total housing units.