Buena Vista County, IA home prices

Buena Vista County, IA: the typical home is worth $190,636 as of 2026-05, up +1.9% over the past year and +165.4% since 2000. Listings run about $134/sq…

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

1992: $51,515 → 2026: $190,636 (3.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $190,636, homes in Buena Vista County sit 1% below the Iowa median ($192,409) and 19% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #52 of 99 Iowa counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.9% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 55 days on the market, with 13% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.9× 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 ~23% 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

Clay County, IA ($195,239) · Pocahontas County, IA ($106,353) · Sac County, IA ($171,158) · Cherokee County, IA ($163,068) · Ida County, IA ($159,541) · Palo Alto County, IA ($173,766)