Housing in Whittemore, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$157,930
Whittemore vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Whittemore is highlighted.
Median Home Value
15th%ilemost expensive$88,700show rank
Median Rent
3rd%ilemost expensive rent$508show rank
Rent Burden
1st%ilehighest rent burden7.9%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$88,700
Median Rent
$508
Total Housing Units
315
Vacancy Rate
11.8%
Owner Occupied
82.4%
Renter Occupied
17.6%
Median Property Tax
$1,227
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$590
Housing Types
Single Family80.3%
Multi-Family19.7%
Mobile Home0.0%
The median home value in Whittemore, IA is $88,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Whittemore is $157,930. The median rent is $508 per month (Census ACS). About 82.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1955. There are 315 total housing units.