Housing in Sanborn, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$190,473
Sanborn vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Sanborn is highlighted.
Median Home Value
41st%ilemost expensive$150,900show rank
Median Rent
42nd%ilemost expensive rent$881show rank
Rent Burden
51st%ilehighest rent burden18.7%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$150,900
Median Rent
$881
Total Housing Units
656
Vacancy Rate
3.2%
Owner Occupied
75.9%
Renter Occupied
24.1%
Median Property Tax
$1,642
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$737
Housing Types
Single Family86.0%
Multi-Family13.1%
Mobile Home0.9%
The median home value in Sanborn, IA is $150,900. According to Zillow, the home value index for Sanborn is $190,473. The median rent is $881 per month (Census ACS). About 75.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1965. There are 656 total housing units.