Housing in Primghar, IA

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$165,618

Primghar vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

36th%ilemost expensive$135,500show rank

Median Rent

53rd%ilemost expensive rent$975show rank

Rent Burden

24th%ilehighest rent burden15.0%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$135,500

Median Rent

$975

Total Housing Units

419

Vacancy Rate

11.0%

Owner Occupied

85.0%

Renter Occupied

15.0%

Median Property Tax

$1,418

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$855

Housing Types

Single Family

90.7%

Multi-Family

9.3%

Mobile Home

0.0%

The median home value in Primghar, IA is $135,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Primghar is $165,618. The median rent is $975 per month (Census ACS). About 85.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1961. There are 419 total housing units.