Housing in Thompson, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$86,844
Thompson vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Thompson is highlighted.
Median Home Value
20th%ilemost expensive$99,600show rank
Median Rent
16th%ilemost expensive rent$696show rank
Rent Burden
38th%ilehighest rent burden16.9%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$99,600
Median Rent
$696
Total Housing Units
311
Vacancy Rate
10.3%
Owner Occupied
76.7%
Renter Occupied
23.3%
Median Property Tax
$1,321
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$487
Housing Types
Single Family91.0%
Multi-Family7.7%
Mobile Home1.3%
The median home value in Thompson, IA is $99,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Thompson is $86,844. The median rent is $696 per month (Census ACS). About 76.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1958. There are 311 total housing units.