Housing in Fairbank, IA

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$249,541

Fairbank vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Rent Burden

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$173,200

Median Rent

$630

Total Housing Units

569

Vacancy Rate

3.0%

Owner Occupied

86.0%

Renter Occupied

13.9%

Median Property Tax

$1,961

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,121

Housing Types

Single Family
85.8%
Multi-Family
10.9%
Mobile Home
3.3%

The median home value in Fairbank, IA is $173,200. According to Zillow, the home value index for Fairbank is $249,541. The median rent is $630 per month (Census ACS). About 86.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1971. There are 569 total housing units.