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Iowa City, IA home prices and housing market

4 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$304K1-yr changeUp2.6%

The typical home value in Iowa City, IA is $304K as of September 2026, up 2.6% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Iowa City ZIP code, the median list price is $357K and homes spend a median of 55 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Iowa City, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$304K
1-yr changeMedian across Iowa City ZIPs
+2.6%
ZIP markets live6 tracked in Iowa City
4
County
Johnson County

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12-month value trend

+2.6% over 12 months

Typical home value in Iowa City over the last 12 months: $296K in Sep 2025 to $304K in Sep 2026 (+2.6%).

Sep 2025$296K

Sep 2026$304K

Median Zillow home value index across Iowa City's ZIP codes.

Context

Iowa City's housing market shows steady momentum heading into fall 2026. The typical home value sits at $304,125, up 2.6% over the past year as of September 2026. There are 224 homes for sale with a median list price of $356,950. New listings came in at 82 for the month, and the median time on market is 55 days. About 11.7% of listings have seen a price reduction. The market remains balanced enough that sellers should be prepared for a reasonably active pool of buyers, though prices aren't accelerating sharply.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Iowa City, IA?

Typical home value

$304K

Up2.6%YoY

Median list price

$357K

Days on market

55

Homes for sale

224

Price cuts

11.7%

New listings

82

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Iowa City's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Iowa City, IA home prices over time

Typical home values in Iowa City, IA are up 2.6% over the past year, from $296K in September 2025 to $304K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Iowa City, IA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$304,125+2.6%
September 2025$296,404No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Iowa City ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Iowa City, IA a buyer's or seller's market?

Iowa City, IA leans toward a seller's market.

Relatively few listings have cut their asking price, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 55 days on market and 12% of listings with a price cut in the typical Iowa City ZIP code, and 82 new listings against 224 active listings across Iowa City, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Iowa City housing market forecast 2027

+3.3%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 Iowa City ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 3.3% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Iowa City rose 2.6%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Iowa City?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Iowa City shows typical home values rising 3.3% by September 2027, after a 2.6% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 3 Iowa City ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Iowa City?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 6 Iowa City ZIP codes in total; the remaining 2 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Iowa City, IA home prices.

How much is a home in Iowa City worth?

The typical home value in Iowa City is $304,125 as of September 2026. This represents a 2.6% increase over the past year.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Iowa City?

The median time on market is 55 days as of September 2026.

How many homes are currently for sale in Iowa City?

There are 224 homes for sale as of September 2026, with a median list price of $356,950 and 82 new listings in that month.

Are home prices going up or down in Iowa City, IA?

Typical home values in Iowa City, IA are up 2.6% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Iowa City, IA a buyer's or seller's market?

Iowa City, IA leans toward a seller's market. Relatively few listings have cut their asking price, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 55 days on market and 12% of listings with a price cut in the typical Iowa City ZIP code, and 82 new listings against 224 active listings across Iowa City, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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