Madison County, IA home prices
Madison County, IA: the typical home is worth $338,232 as of 2026-05, up +0.8% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $213/sq ft. Rent…
Madison County is flat 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
1991: $69,553 → 2026: $338,232 (4.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $338,232, homes in Madison County sit 76% above the Iowa median ($192,409) and 45% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #3 of 99 Iowa counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+0.8% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here take a while to sell — a median 69 days on the market, with 25% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 4.0× local income, that's pricier 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
Warren County, IA ($324,169) · Clarke County, IA ($196,575) · Adair County, IA ($196,750) · Union County, IA ($160,629) · Dallas County, IA ($356,213) · Polk County, IA ($283,372)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Madison County, IA?
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How fast do homes sell in Madison County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2012 | $123,074 |
| 2013 | $129,686 |
| 2014 | $144,432 |
| 2015 | $152,787 |
| 2016 | $171,463 |
| 2017 | $188,768 |
| 2018 | $199,962 |
| 2019 | $215,788 |
| 2020 | $234,593 |
| 2021 | $253,058 |
| 2022 | $277,644 |
| 2023 | $304,233 |
| 2024 | $313,990 |
| 2025 | $335,361 |
| 2026 | $339,501 |