Housing in Rock Rapids, IA

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$240,219

Rock Rapids vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

58th%ilemost expensive$207,700show rank

Median Rent

25th%ilemost expensive rent$763show rank

Rent Burden

23rd%ilehighest rent burden14.8%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$207,700

Median Rent

$763

Total Housing Units

1,160

Vacancy Rate

12.3%

Owner Occupied

75.9%

Renter Occupied

24.1%

Median Property Tax

$2,407

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,021

Housing Types

Single Family

78.8%

Multi-Family

20.1%

Mobile Home

1.1%

The median home value in Rock Rapids, IA is $207,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Rock Rapids is $240,219. The median rent is $763 per month (Census ACS). About 75.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1970. There are 1,160 total housing units.