Housing in Estherville, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$115,785
Estherville vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Estherville is highlighted.
Median Home Value
19th%ilemost expensive$96,300show rank
Median Rent
22nd%ilemost expensive rent$739show rank
Rent Burden
33rd%ilehighest rent burden16.2%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$96,300
Median Rent
$739
Total Housing Units
2,797
Vacancy Rate
10.9%
Owner Occupied
71.6%
Renter Occupied
28.4%
Median Property Tax
$1,664
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$688
Housing Types
Single Family80.6%
Multi-Family15.3%
Mobile Home4.2%
The median home value in Estherville, IA is $96,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Estherville is $115,785. The median rent is $739 per month (Census ACS). About 71.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1956. There are 2,797 total housing units.