Hamilton County, IA home prices

Hamilton County, IA: the typical home is worth $172,517 as of 2026-05, up +2.6% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $138/sq ft…

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

1992: $60,616 → 2026: $172,517 (2.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $172,517, homes in Hamilton County sit 10% below the Iowa median ($192,409) and 26% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #68 of 99 Iowa counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 55 days on the market, with 24% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.4× 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 ~36% 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

Wright County, IA ($138,201) · Hardin County, IA ($144,532) · Webster County, IA ($141,820) · Boone County, IA ($234,809) · Story County, IA ($295,500) · Franklin County, IA ($156,826)