Housing in Russell, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$153,340
Russell vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Russell is highlighted.
Median Home Value
5th%ilemost expensive$60,400show rank
Median Rent
27th%ilemost expensive rent$775show rank
Rent Burden
48th%ilehighest rent burden18.3%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$60,400
Median Rent
$775
Total Housing Units
329
Vacancy Rate
14.0%
Owner Occupied
90.8%
Renter Occupied
9.2%
Median Property Tax
$509
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$511
Housing Types
Single Family93.0%
Multi-Family1.8%
Mobile Home5.2%
The median home value in Russell, IA is $60,400. According to Zillow, the home value index for Russell is $153,340. The median rent is $775 per month (Census ACS). About 90.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 329 total housing units.