Housing in Tama, IA

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$134,154

Tama vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Tama is highlighted.

Median Home Value

21st%ilemost expensive$101,200show rank

Median Rent

22nd%ilemost expensive rent$744show rank

Rent Burden

20th%ilehighest rent burden14.4%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$101,200

Median Rent

$744

Total Housing Units

1,159

Vacancy Rate

8.0%

Owner Occupied

73.3%

Renter Occupied

26.7%

Median Property Tax

$1,718

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$810

Housing Types

Single Family

84.4%

Multi-Family

14.2%

Mobile Home

1.5%

The median home value in Tama, IA is $101,200. According to Zillow, the home value index for Tama is $134,154. The median rent is $744 per month (Census ACS). About 73.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1960. There are 1,159 total housing units.