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Jones County, IA home prices

Jones County, IA: the typical home is worth $241,885 as of 2026-05, up +7.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $118/sq ft. Rent…

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

Jones County is cooling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+7.5%Cooling
Valuation-14%Undervalued
Affordability9/10Very affordable
Market35 daysBalanced

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1992: $86,056 → 2026: $241,885 (2.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$241,8852026-05
1-year+7.5%
5-year+33.3%
10-year+56.9%
Since 2000n/a
Population21k2024
Median income$74,1932023 · 3.3× income
New homes/yr202024
Price / sq ft$118listings
Days on market352026-06
Active listings262026-06
Price cuts16%of listings

Market read

At $241,885, homes in Jones County sit 26% above the Iowa median ($192,409) and 3% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #23 of 99 Iowa counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+7.5% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 35 days on the market, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.3× 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 ~14% 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

Cedar County, IA ($251,495) · Linn County, IA ($240,570) · Dubuque County, IA ($279,470) · Delaware County, IA ($240,395) · Jackson County, IA ($238,904) · Clinton County, IA ($177,935)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Jones County, IA?
The typical home in Jones County is worth $241,885 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Jones County rising or falling?
Prices are up +7.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Jones County affordable?
At 3.3× the local median income of $74,193, Jones County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Jones County?
Homes here take a median of 35 days to sell, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2010$134,772
2011$135,154
2012$140,792
2013$142,760
2014$155,227
2015$158,590
2016$152,244
2017$150,389
2018$146,838
2019$155,430
2020$166,726
2021$185,938
2022$207,793
2023$211,745
2024$219,402
2025$225,361