Housing in Rockwell City, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$136,892
Rockwell City vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Rockwell City is highlighted.
Median Home Value
16th%ilemost expensive$91,300show rank
Median Rent
30th%ilemost expensive rent$797show rank
Rent Burden
28th%ilehighest rent burden15.5%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$91,300
Median Rent
$797
Total Housing Units
876
Vacancy Rate
9.8%
Owner Occupied
74.8%
Renter Occupied
25.2%
Median Property Tax
$1,449
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$570
Housing Types
Single Family84.7%
Multi-Family11.0%
Mobile Home4.3%
The median home value in Rockwell City, IA is $91,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Rockwell City is $136,892. The median rent is $797 per month (Census ACS). About 74.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1958. There are 876 total housing units.