Housing in Laurens, IA

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$80,637

Laurens vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

8th%ilemost expensive$71,000show rank

Median Rent

25th%ilemost expensive rent$763show rank

Rent Burden

33rd%ilehighest rent burden16.2%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$71,000

Median Rent

$763

Total Housing Units

634

Vacancy Rate

15.3%

Owner Occupied

80.1%

Renter Occupied

19.9%

Median Property Tax

$931

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$620

Housing Types

Single Family

89.6%

Multi-Family

8.4%

Mobile Home

2.0%

The median home value in Laurens, IA is $71,000. According to Zillow, the home value index for Laurens is $80,637. The median rent is $763 per month (Census ACS). About 80.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1952. There are 634 total housing units.