Clayton County, IA home prices
Clayton County, IA: the typical home is worth $272,036 as of 2026-05, up +12.4% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $127/sq ft…
Clayton County is accelerating and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1996: $92,446 → 2026: $272,036 (2.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $272,036, homes in Clayton County sit 41% above the Iowa median ($192,409) and 16% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #16 of 99 Iowa counties by price.
Prices are climbing fast (+12.4% in the last year) — a seller's market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 58 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 4.1× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).
Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Delaware County, IA ($240,395) · Fayette County, IA ($157,531) · Allamakee County, IA ($259,545) · Grant County, WI ($226,514) · Crawford County, WI ($237,607) · Dubuque County, IA ($279,470)
Frequently asked questions
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How fast do homes sell in Clayton County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $109,114 |
| 2010 | $115,210 |
| 2011 | $120,746 |
| 2012 | $130,846 |
| 2013 | $136,133 |
| 2014 | $147,861 |
| 2015 | $150,287 |
| 2016 | $158,478 |
| 2017 | $158,584 |
| 2018 | $163,440 |
| 2019 | $171,116 |
| 2020 | $172,702 |
| 2021 | $189,412 |
| 2022 | $217,465 |
| 2023 | $220,459 |
| 2024 | $228,105 |
| 2025 | $240,897 |