Lyon County, IA home prices
Lyon County, IA: the typical home is worth $266,791 as of 2026-05, up +12.1% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $156/sq ft. Rent…
Lyon County is accelerating and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1992: $70,840 → 2026: $266,791 (3.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $266,791, homes in Lyon County sit 39% above the Iowa median ($192,409) and 14% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #17 of 99 Iowa counties by price.
Prices are climbing fast (+12.1% in the last year) — a seller's market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 52 days on the market, with 7% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 3.6× 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.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Rock County, MN ($270,448) · Sioux County, IA ($311,946) · Lincoln County, SD ($383,538) · Osceola County, IA ($175,037) · Nobles County, MN ($243,644) · Minnehaha County, SD ($329,929)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Lyon County, IA?
Are home prices in Lyon County rising or falling?
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How fast do homes sell in Lyon County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $99,537 |
| 2010 | $100,322 |
| 2011 | $101,377 |
| 2012 | $106,003 |
| 2013 | $112,587 |
| 2014 | $113,253 |
| 2015 | $124,549 |
| 2016 | $128,699 |
| 2017 | $132,995 |
| 2018 | $148,384 |
| 2019 | $157,214 |
| 2020 | $172,791 |
| 2021 | $186,788 |
| 2022 | $213,384 |
| 2023 | $213,232 |
| 2024 | $226,234 |
| 2025 | $244,741 |