Housing in Ossian, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$261,172
Ossian vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Ossian is highlighted.
Median Home Value
42nd%ilemost expensive$152,700show rank
Median Rent
17th%ilemost expensive rent$707show rank
Rent Burden
20th%ilehighest rent burden14.4%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$152,700
Median Rent
$707
Total Housing Units
416
Vacancy Rate
5.8%
Owner Occupied
78.3%
Renter Occupied
21.7%
Median Property Tax
$2,391
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$834
Housing Types
Single Family91.6%
Multi-Family7.9%
Mobile Home0.5%
The median home value in Ossian, IA is $152,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Ossian is $261,172. The median rent is $707 per month (Census ACS). About 78.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 416 total housing units.