Housing in Osceola, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$179,378
Osceola vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Osceola is highlighted.
Median Home Value
39th%ilemost expensive$145,300show rank
Median Rent
35th%ilemost expensive rent$832show rank
Rent Burden
31st%ilehighest rent burden16.0%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$145,300
Median Rent
$832
Total Housing Units
2,795
Vacancy Rate
13.3%
Owner Occupied
56.0%
Renter Occupied
44.0%
Median Property Tax
$2,429
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,208
Housing Types
Single Family65.7%
Multi-Family29.9%
Mobile Home4.3%
The median home value in Osceola, IA is $145,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Osceola is $179,378. The median rent is $832 per month (Census ACS). About 56.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1975. There are 2,795 total housing units.