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…
Humboldt County is accelerating and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1992: $50,325 → 2026: $165,377 (3.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
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 →
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?
Are home prices in Humboldt County rising or falling?
Is Humboldt County affordable?
How fast do homes sell in Humboldt County?
| Year | Median 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 |