Housing in Kanawha, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$133,293
Kanawha vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Kanawha is highlighted.
Median Home Value
11th%ilemost expensive$79,900show rank
Median Rent
4th%ilemost expensive rent$525show rank
Rent Burden
2nd%ilehighest rent burden9.5%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$79,900
Median Rent
$525
Total Housing Units
427
Vacancy Rate
17.6%
Owner Occupied
85.5%
Renter Occupied
14.5%
Median Property Tax
$905
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$771
Housing Types
Single Family92.3%
Multi-Family7.7%
Mobile Home0.0%
The median home value in Kanawha, IA is $79,900. According to Zillow, the home value index for Kanawha is $133,293. The median rent is $525 per month (Census ACS). About 85.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1953. There are 427 total housing units.