Black Hawk County, IA home prices

Black Hawk County, IA: the typical home is worth $189,011 as of 2026-05, up +1.6% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $144/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $43,423 → 2026: $189,011 (4.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $189,011, homes in Black Hawk County sit 2% below the Iowa median ($192,409) and 19% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #55 of 99 Iowa counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 50 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.1× 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 ~16% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$933/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,043/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Bremer County, IA ($258,914) · Buchanan County, IA ($225,895) · Grundy County, IA ($220,614) · Benton County, IA ($281,943) · Tama County, IA ($174,346) · Butler County, IA ($189,599)