Housing in Vail, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$189,100
Vail vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Vail is highlighted.
Median Home Value
12th%ilemost expensive$82,100show rank
Median Rent
13th%ilemost expensive rent$665show rank
Rent Burden
9th%ilehighest rent burden12.0%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$82,100
Median Rent
$665
Total Housing Units
159
Vacancy Rate
18.9%
Owner Occupied
92.3%
Renter Occupied
7.8%
Median Property Tax
$965
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$708
Housing Types
Single Family97.5%
Multi-Family1.3%
Mobile Home1.3%
The median home value in Vail, IA is $82,100. According to Zillow, the home value index for Vail is $189,100. The median rent is $665 per month (Census ACS). About 92.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 159 total housing units.