Housing in Meriden, IA

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$172,767

Meriden vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

20th%ilemost expensive$98,300show rank

Median Rent

9th%ilemost expensive rent$625show rank

Rent Burden

18th%ilehighest rent burden14.0%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$98,300

Median Rent

$625

Total Housing Units

Vacancy Rate

17.3%

Owner Occupied

70.2%

Renter Occupied

29.9%

Median Property Tax

$1,058

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$508

Housing Types

Single Family

82.7%

Multi-Family

14.8%

Mobile Home

2.5%

The median home value in Meriden, IA is $98,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Meriden is $172,767. The median rent is $625 per month (Census ACS). About 70.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1963. There are 81 total housing units.