O Brien County, IA home prices
O Brien County, IA: the typical home is worth $192,409 as of 2026-05, up +9.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $120/sq ft. Rent…
O Brien 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
1992: $62,681 → 2026: $192,409 (3.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $192,409, homes in O Brien County sit 0% above the Iowa median ($192,409) and 18% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #50 of 99 Iowa counties by price.
Prices are climbing fast (+9.2% in the last year) — a seller's market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 46 days on the market, with 12% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 2.8× 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 ~27% 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
Osceola County, IA ($175,037) · Cherokee County, IA ($163,068) · Clay County, IA ($195,239) · Sioux County, IA ($311,946) · Dickinson County, IA ($385,323) · Buena Vista County, IA ($190,636)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in O Brien County, IA?
Are home prices in O Brien County rising or falling?
Is O Brien County affordable?
How fast do homes sell in O Brien County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $88,762 |
| 2010 | $86,997 |
| 2011 | $87,038 |
| 2012 | $89,334 |
| 2013 | $95,342 |
| 2014 | $97,166 |
| 2015 | $100,474 |
| 2016 | $105,230 |
| 2017 | $108,857 |
| 2018 | $114,920 |
| 2019 | $118,202 |
| 2020 | $120,371 |
| 2021 | $135,718 |
| 2022 | $151,390 |
| 2023 | $156,077 |
| 2024 | $162,798 |
| 2025 | $176,447 |
| 2026 | $192,162 |