Mahaska County, IA home prices
Mahaska County, IA: the typical home is worth $203,737 as of 2026-05, up +8.4% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $135/sq ft. Rent…
Mahaska 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
1986: $46,932 → 2026: $203,737 (4.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $203,737, homes in Mahaska County sit 6% above the Iowa median ($192,409) and 13% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #42 of 99 Iowa counties by price.
Prices are climbing fast (+8.4% in the last year) — a seller's market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 49 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 2.9× 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 ~24% 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
Marion County, IA ($272,985) · Wapello County, IA ($131,527) · Monroe County, IA ($172,065) · Keokuk County, IA ($145,534) · Poweshiek County, IA ($223,009) · Jasper County, IA ($233,695)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Mahaska County, IA?
Are home prices in Mahaska County rising or falling?
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How fast do homes sell in Mahaska County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $88,406 |
| 2010 | $86,522 |
| 2011 | $87,064 |
| 2012 | $87,351 |
| 2013 | $90,051 |
| 2014 | $100,890 |
| 2015 | $103,844 |
| 2016 | $112,915 |
| 2017 | $114,183 |
| 2018 | $120,411 |
| 2019 | $124,303 |
| 2020 | $130,432 |
| 2021 | $146,178 |
| 2022 | $162,218 |
| 2023 | $171,152 |
| 2024 | $177,594 |
| 2025 | $188,392 |
| 2026 | $201,939 |