Housing in Mount Ayr, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$127,828
Mount Ayr vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Mount Ayr is highlighted.
Median Home Value
39th%ilemost expensive$144,500show rank
Median Rent
16th%ilemost expensive rent$694show rank
Rent Burden
9th%ilehighest rent burden12.1%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$144,500
Median Rent
$694
Total Housing Units
821
Vacancy Rate
16.2%
Owner Occupied
69.5%
Renter Occupied
30.5%
Median Property Tax
$2,194
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$992
Housing Types
Single Family83.9%
Multi-Family11.7%
Mobile Home4.4%
The median home value in Mount Ayr, IA is $144,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Mount Ayr is $127,828. The median rent is $694 per month (Census ACS). About 69.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1962. There are 821 total housing units.