Housing in Wadena, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$198,280
Wadena vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Wadena is highlighted.
Median Home Value
16th%ilemost expensive$89,300show rank
Median Rent
7th%ilemost expensive rent$594show rank
Rent Burden
22nd%ilehighest rent burden14.7%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$89,300
Median Rent
$594
Total Housing Units
115
Vacancy Rate
17.4%
Owner Occupied
84.2%
Renter Occupied
15.8%
Median Property Tax
$1,190
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$681
Housing Types
Single Family88.7%
Multi-Family4.3%
Mobile Home7.0%
The median home value in Wadena, IA is $89,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Wadena is $198,280. The median rent is $594 per month (Census ACS). About 84.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 115 total housing units.