Housing in Humboldt, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$177,505
Humboldt vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Humboldt is highlighted.
Median Home Value
45th%ilemost expensive$162,600show rank
Median Rent
20th%ilemost expensive rent$731show rank
Rent Burden
10th%ilehighest rent burden12.4%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$162,600
Median Rent
$731
Total Housing Units
2,214
Vacancy Rate
4.5%
Owner Occupied
68.1%
Renter Occupied
31.9%
Median Property Tax
$2,391
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$849
Housing Types
Single Family73.7%
Multi-Family25.3%
Mobile Home1.0%
The median home value in Humboldt, IA is $162,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Humboldt is $177,505. The median rent is $731 per month (Census ACS). About 68.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1964. There are 2,214 total housing units.