Housing in Portsmouth, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$245,537
Portsmouth vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Portsmouth is highlighted.
Median Home Value
28th%ilemost expensive$115,500show rank
Median Rent
6th%ilemost expensive rent$575show rank
Rent Burden
1st%ilehighest rent burden8.7%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$115,500
Median Rent
$575
Total Housing Units
105
Vacancy Rate
6.7%
Owner Occupied
93.9%
Renter Occupied
6.1%
Median Property Tax
$1,417
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,015
Housing Types
Single Family98.1%
Multi-Family0.9%
Mobile Home0.9%
The median home value in Portsmouth, IA is $115,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Portsmouth is $245,537. The median rent is $575 per month (Census ACS). About 93.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1957. There are 105 total housing units.