Housing in Onawa, IA

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$142,108

Onawa vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

33rd%ilemost expensive$125,700show rank

Median Rent

55th%ilemost expensive rent$1,005show rank

Rent Burden

72nd%ilehighest rent burden22.1%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$125,700

Median Rent

$1,005

Total Housing Units

1,369

Vacancy Rate

7.5%

Owner Occupied

72.7%

Renter Occupied

27.3%

Median Property Tax

$1,778

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$918

Housing Types

Single Family

83.8%

Multi-Family

15.3%

Mobile Home

0.9%

The median home value in Onawa, IA is $125,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Onawa is $142,108. The median rent is $1,005 per month (Census ACS). About 72.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1960. There are 1,369 total housing units.