Housing in Riceville, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$215,398
Riceville vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Riceville is highlighted.
Median Home Value
17th%ilemost expensive$92,100show rank
Median Rent
56th%ilemost expensive rent$1,016show rank
Rent Burden
86th%ilehighest rent burden25.7%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$92,100
Median Rent
$1,016
Total Housing Units
428
Vacancy Rate
10.5%
Owner Occupied
66.6%
Renter Occupied
33.4%
Median Property Tax
$1,299
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$729
Housing Types
Single Family93.2%
Multi-Family3.7%
Mobile Home3.0%
The median home value in Riceville, IA is $92,100. According to Zillow, the home value index for Riceville is $215,398. The median rent is $1,016 per month (Census ACS). About 66.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1945. There are 428 total housing units.