Housing in Oelwein, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$109,676
Oelwein vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Oelwein is highlighted.
Median Home Value
19th%ilemost expensive$96,800show rank
Median Rent
25th%ilemost expensive rent$762show rank
Rent Burden
49th%ilehighest rent burden18.4%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$96,800
Median Rent
$762
Total Housing Units
2,911
Vacancy Rate
12.8%
Owner Occupied
76.8%
Renter Occupied
23.2%
Median Property Tax
$1,533
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$838
Housing Types
Single Family83.0%
Multi-Family14.6%
Mobile Home2.4%
The median home value in Oelwein, IA is $96,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Oelwein is $109,676. The median rent is $762 per month (Census ACS). About 76.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1949. There are 2,911 total housing units.