Housing in Scranton, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$178,206
Scranton vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Scranton is highlighted.
Median Home Value
5th%ilemost expensive$58,600show rank
Median Rent
42nd%ilemost expensive rent$880show rank
Rent Burden
43rd%ilehighest rent burden17.6%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$58,600
Median Rent
$880
Total Housing Units
235
Vacancy Rate
9.8%
Owner Occupied
60.4%
Renter Occupied
39.6%
Median Property Tax
$954
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$700
Housing Types
Single Family92.8%
Multi-Family7.2%
Mobile Home0.0%
The median home value in Scranton, IA is $58,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Scranton is $178,206. The median rent is $880 per month (Census ACS). About 60.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 235 total housing units.