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Humboldt County, IA home prices

Humboldt County, IA: the typical home is worth $165,377 as of 2026-05, up +6.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $120/sq ft…

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Humboldt County is accelerating and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+6.2%Heating up
Valuation-39%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market57 daysBalanced

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1992: $50,325 → 2026: $165,377 (3.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$165,3772026-05
1-year+6.2%
5-year+23.2%
10-year+69.4%
Since 2000n/a
Population9,6172024
Median income$72,3072023 · 2.3× income
New homes/yr52024
Price / sq ft$120listings
Days on market572026-06
Active listings562026-06
Price cuts18%of listings

Market read

At $165,377, homes in Humboldt County sit 14% below the Iowa median ($192,409) and 29% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #72 of 99 Iowa counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+6.2% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 57 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.3× 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 ~39% 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 →

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Nearby counties

Wright County, IA ($138,201) · Webster County, IA ($141,820) · Pocahontas County, IA ($106,353) · Kossuth County, IA ($173,419) · Hancock County, IA ($185,053) · Palo Alto County, IA ($173,766)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Humboldt County, IA?
The typical home in Humboldt County is worth $165,377 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Humboldt County rising or falling?
Prices are up +6.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Humboldt County affordable?
At 2.3× the local median income of $72,307, Humboldt County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Humboldt County?
Homes here take a median of 57 days to sell, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2009$79,548
2010$80,512
2011$79,807
2012$86,527
2013$90,649
2014$89,622
2015$93,582
2016$95,681
2017$98,483
2018$107,345
2019$114,385
2020$124,778
2021$136,308
2022$146,791
2023$148,092
2024$147,850
2025$158,827