Housing in Red Oak, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$129,455
Red Oak vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Red Oak is highlighted.
Median Home Value
17th%ilemost expensive$91,600show rank
Median Rent
25th%ilemost expensive rent$768show rank
Rent Burden
41st%ilehighest rent burden17.4%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$91,600
Median Rent
$768
Total Housing Units
2,712
Vacancy Rate
7.7%
Owner Occupied
65.0%
Renter Occupied
35.0%
Median Property Tax
$1,898
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$719
Housing Types
Single Family80.0%
Multi-Family18.0%
Mobile Home1.9%
The median home value in Red Oak, IA is $91,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Red Oak is $129,455. The median rent is $768 per month (Census ACS). About 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1960. There are 2,712 total housing units.