Housing in Wapello, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$143,062
Wapello vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Wapello is highlighted.
Median Home Value
34th%ilemost expensive$128,800show rank
Median Rent
17th%ilemost expensive rent$707show rank
Rent Burden
8th%ilehighest rent burden11.9%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$128,800
Median Rent
$707
Total Housing Units
889
Vacancy Rate
3.6%
Owner Occupied
70.3%
Renter Occupied
29.8%
Median Property Tax
$1,717
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$864
Housing Types
Single Family87.4%
Multi-Family10.9%
Mobile Home1.7%
The median home value in Wapello, IA is $128,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Wapello is $143,062. The median rent is $707 per month (Census ACS). About 70.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1957. There are 889 total housing units.