Housing in Swea City, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$106,461
Swea City vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Swea City is highlighted.
Median Home Value
2nd%ilemost expensive$48,800show rank
Median Rent
13th%ilemost expensive rent$670show rank
Rent Burden
30th%ilehighest rent burden15.9%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$48,800
Median Rent
$670
Total Housing Units
319
Vacancy Rate
8.5%
Owner Occupied
69.5%
Renter Occupied
30.5%
Median Property Tax
$622
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$485
Housing Types
Single Family82.8%
Multi-Family17.2%
Mobile Home0.0%
The median home value in Swea City, IA is $48,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Swea City is $106,461. The median rent is $670 per month (Census ACS). About 69.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1953. There are 319 total housing units.