Housing in Iola, KS

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$83,749

Iola vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

10th%ilemost expensive$78,100show rank

Median Rent

15th%ilemost expensive rent$689show rank

Rent Burden

34th%ilehighest rent burden16.4%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$78,100

Median Rent

$689

Total Housing Units

2,629

Vacancy Rate

15.2%

Owner Occupied

62.3%

Renter Occupied

37.7%

Median Property Tax

$1,441

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$690

Housing Types

Single Family

83.9%

Multi-Family

10.8%

Mobile Home

5.3%

The median home value in Iola, KS is $78,100. According to Zillow, the home value index for Iola is $83,749. The median rent is $689 per month (Census ACS). About 62.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1962. There are 2,629 total housing units.