Jefferson County, IA home prices

Jefferson County, IA: the typical home is worth $186,379 as of 2026-05, up +6.6% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $129/sq ft…

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

1985: $68,138 → 2026: $186,379 (2.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $186,379, homes in Jefferson County sit 3% below the Iowa median ($192,409) and 20% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #56 of 99 Iowa counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+6.6% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 58 days on the market, with 19% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.2× local income, that's more affordable 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.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$920/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $744/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Van Buren County, IA ($189,669) · Henry County, IA ($190,974) · Wapello County, IA ($131,527) · Keokuk County, IA ($145,534) · Washington County, IA ($234,997) · Davis County, IA ($232,372)