Housing in Shell Rock, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$214,655
Shell Rock vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Shell Rock is highlighted.
Median Home Value
44th%ilemost expensive$159,100show rank
Median Rent
23rd%ilemost expensive rent$750show rank
Rent Burden
12th%ilehighest rent burden12.8%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$159,100
Median Rent
$750
Total Housing Units
666
Vacancy Rate
9.0%
Owner Occupied
82.5%
Renter Occupied
17.5%
Median Property Tax
$2,679
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,075
Housing Types
Single Family87.7%
Multi-Family12.3%
Mobile Home0.0%
The median home value in Shell Rock, IA is $159,100. According to Zillow, the home value index for Shell Rock is $214,655. The median rent is $750 per month (Census ACS). About 82.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1955. There are 666 total housing units.