Buchanan County, IA home prices

Buchanan County, IA: the typical home is worth $225,895 as of 2026-05, up +6.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $139/sq ft…

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

1992: $74,829 → 2026: $225,895 (3.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $225,895, homes in Buchanan County sit 17% above the Iowa median ($192,409) and 3% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #32 of 99 Iowa counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+6.9% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 43 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.8× 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 ~25% 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 →

Nearby counties

Black Hawk County, IA ($189,011) · Delaware County, IA ($240,395) · Fayette County, IA ($157,531) · Benton County, IA ($281,943) · Linn County, IA ($240,570) · Bremer County, IA ($258,914)