Housing in Grinnell, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$200,185
Grinnell vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Grinnell is highlighted.
Median Home Value
54th%ilemost expensive$191,700show rank
Median Rent
41st%ilemost expensive rent$876show rank
Rent Burden
33rd%ilehighest rent burden16.3%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$191,700
Median Rent
$876
Total Housing Units
3,994
Vacancy Rate
6.3%
Owner Occupied
65.1%
Renter Occupied
34.9%
Median Property Tax
$2,776
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,245
Housing Types
Single Family71.2%
Multi-Family25.0%
Mobile Home3.9%
The median home value in Grinnell, IA is $191,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Grinnell is $200,185. The median rent is $876 per month (Census ACS). About 65.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1968. There are 3,994 total housing units.