Housing in Ruthven, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$172,210
Ruthven vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Ruthven is highlighted.
Median Home Value
22nd%ilemost expensive$103,400show rank
Median Rent
12th%ilemost expensive rent$650show rank
Rent Burden
14th%ilehighest rent burden13.3%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$103,400
Median Rent
$650
Total Housing Units
334
Vacancy Rate
18.0%
Owner Occupied
76.6%
Renter Occupied
23.4%
Median Property Tax
$1,157
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$696
Housing Types
Single Family81.7%
Multi-Family15.6%
Mobile Home2.7%
The median home value in Ruthven, IA is $103,400. According to Zillow, the home value index for Ruthven is $172,210. The median rent is $650 per month (Census ACS). About 76.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1955. There are 334 total housing units.