Tama County, IA home prices

Tama County, IA: the typical home is worth $174,346 as of 2026-05, up +6.6% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $103/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1992: $56,571 → 2026: $174,346 (3.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $174,346, homes in Tama County sit 9% below the Iowa median ($192,409) and 25% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #65 of 99 Iowa counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+6.6% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 48 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.6× 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 ~30% 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

Marshall County, IA ($192,653) · Benton County, IA ($281,943) · Grundy County, IA ($220,614) · Poweshiek County, IA ($223,009) · Black Hawk County, IA ($189,011) · Iowa County, IA ($232,353)