Housing in Sheldon, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$208,217
Sheldon vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Sheldon is highlighted.
Median Home Value
49th%ilemost expensive$173,600show rank
Median Rent
36th%ilemost expensive rent$842show rank
Rent Burden
22nd%ilehighest rent burden14.8%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$173,600
Median Rent
$842
Total Housing Units
2,437
Vacancy Rate
14.4%
Owner Occupied
69.1%
Renter Occupied
30.9%
Median Property Tax
$2,260
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$890
Housing Types
Single Family76.3%
Multi-Family19.8%
Mobile Home3.9%
The median home value in Sheldon, IA is $173,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Sheldon is $208,217. The median rent is $842 per month (Census ACS). About 69.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1969. There are 2,437 total housing units.