Housing in West Branch, IA

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$289,335

West Branch vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

63rd%ilemost expensive$226,700show rank

Median Rent

51st%ilemost expensive rent$958show rank

Rent Burden

13th%ilehighest rent burden13.1%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$226,700

Median Rent

$958

Total Housing Units

1,004

Vacancy Rate

6.9%

Owner Occupied

78.8%

Renter Occupied

21.2%

Median Property Tax

$2,971

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,395

Housing Types

Single Family

69.3%

Multi-Family

18.7%

Mobile Home

11.9%

The median home value in West Branch, IA is $226,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for West Branch is $289,335. The median rent is $958 per month (Census ACS). About 78.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1994. There are 1,004 total housing units.