What kinds of homes are in Holstein, IA?

Name: Types of homes in Holstein, IA, 2020–2024
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Holstein, IA has 695 (±78) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 441 homes per square mile of land.

87.1% are detached single-family houses.

2.1% are in buildings of two to four units.

8.1% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 695 (±78)
Detached houses: 87.1%
2–4 unit buildings: 2.1%
5+ unit buildings: 8.1%

Homes in Holstein by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	Holstein	Ida County	Iowa	United States
Single-family, detached	87.1% (±4.4 points)	83.5%	72.2%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	2.7% (±2.4 points)	2.7%	4.5%	6.2%
2 units	0.7% (±0.8 points)	3.1%	2.1%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	1.4% (±1.7 points)	3.3%	3.5%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	1.9% (±1.9 points)	2.5%	3.6%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	2.2% (±2.1 points)	2.3%	4.0%	4.3%
20 or more units	4.0% (±2.3 points)	1.7%	6.9%	10.3%
Mobile home	0.0% (±3.5 points)	0.9%	3.2%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±3.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%

In Holstein, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Ida County (6.5%).

It is also lower than in Iowa (14.5%).

It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Holstein

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Holstein
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
Holstein	—	8.1% (±3.6 points)	—
Galva	6.5 mi	9.9% (±19.5 points)	Not measurably different
Cushing	6.9 mi	6.8% (±36.1 points)	Not measurably different
Ida Grove	11 mi	8.3% (±4.1 points)	Not measurably different
Washta	11 mi	0.8% (±25.4 points)	Not measurably different
Quimby	11 mi	0.0% (±23.2 points)	Not measurably different
Battle Creek	12 mi	2.4% (±6.6 points)	Not measurably different
Correctionville	12 mi	3.7% (±8.0 points)	Not measurably different
Schaller	13 mi	0.6% (±9.5 points)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Ida County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	Arthur	29.8% (±26.5 points)
2	Galva	9.9% (±19.5 points)
3	Ida Grove	8.3% (±4.1 points)
4	Holstein	8.1% (±3.6 points)
5	Battle Creek	2.4% (±6.6 points)

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Holstein

How many homes are in Holstein?

Holstein, IA has an estimated 695 (±78) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in Holstein houses or apartments?

87.1% are detached houses and 2.7% attached houses, while 10.2% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Holstein?

2.1% of homes in Holstein are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Holstein city, Iowa

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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