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Adams County, IA home prices

Adams County, IA: the typical home is worth $162,646 as of 2026-05, up +2.1% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $80/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Adams County is cooling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+2.1%Cooling
Valuation-32%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market83 daysBuyer's market

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2000: $97,405 → 2026: $162,646 (1.7×)

Typical value$162,6462026-05
1-year+2.1%
5-year+32.2%
10-year+69.6%
Since 2000n/a
Population3,6062024
Median income$63,3992023 · 2.6× income
New homes/yr22024
Price / sq ft$80listings
Days on market832026-06
Active listings132026-06
Price cuts17%of listings

Market read

At $162,646, homes in Adams County sit 15% below the Iowa median ($192,409) and 30% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #75 of 99 Iowa counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.1% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 83 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.6× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~32% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Taylor County, IA ($141,961) · Union County, IA ($160,629) · Montgomery County, IA ($142,069) · Adair County, IA ($196,750) · Cass County, IA ($164,931) · Page County, IA ($153,352)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Adams County, IA?
The typical home in Adams County is worth $162,646 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Adams County rising or falling?
Prices are up +2.1% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Adams County affordable?
At 2.6× the local median income of $63,399, Adams County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Adams County?
Homes here take a median of 83 days to sell, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2016$97,405
2017$100,063
2018$99,858
2019$99,100
2020$106,185
2021$121,435
2022$134,035
2023$139,141
2024$143,724
2025$157,446
2026$164,108