How much do homeowners pay a month in Iowa City, IA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Iowa City, IA pay a median of $1,813 (±$72) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $746 (±$29).
59.2% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Iowa City, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,574 in 2015–2019 to $1,813 in 2020–2024 (+15.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,813 (±$72)
- Without a mortgage
- $746 (±$29)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 59.2%
Monthly owner costs in Iowa City
| Iowa City | Johnson County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,813 (±$72) | $1,948 (±$42) | $1,533 (±$9) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $746 (±$29) | $734 (±$22) | $616 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 59.2% (±3.1 points) | 63.6% (±1.7 points) | 59.4% (±0.3 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,838 (±$126) | $4,681 (±$109) | $2,897 (±$13) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Iowa City, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Johnson County ($1,948).
It is also higher than in Iowa ($1,533).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Johnson County, Iowa City ranks 8 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 53 of 890.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Iowa City have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,574 (±$48) | $1,813 (±$72) | +15.2% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,889 (±$100) | $4,838 (±$126) | +24.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $215,100 (±$5,764) | $285,900 (±$8,160) | +32.9% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Iowa City
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | — | $1,813 (±$72) | — |
| University Heights | 1.4 mi | $2,605 (±$223) | Higher |
| Coralville | 4.5 mi | $1,874 (±$134) | Not measurably different |
| Hills | 6.8 mi | $1,474 (±$113) | Lower |
| Tiffin | 7.2 mi | $1,940 (±$228) | Not measurably different |
| North Liberty | 7.4 mi | $1,921 (±$93) | Not measurably different |
| West Branch | 9.7 mi | $1,703 (±$210) | Not measurably different |
| Solon | 11 mi | $1,986 (±$145) | Higher |
| Riverside | 12 mi | $1,457 (±$151) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hills, IA ($1,474), Riverside, IA ($1,457).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: University Heights, IA ($2,605), Solon, IA ($1,986).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Johnson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | University Heights | $2,605 (±$223) |
| 3 | Solon | $1,986 (±$145) |
| 4 | Tiffin | $1,940 (±$228) |
| 5 | North Liberty | $1,921 (±$93) |
| 6 | Coralville | $1,874 (±$134) |
| 7 | Swisher | $1,815 (±$100) |
| 8 | Iowa City | $1,813 (±$72) |
| 9 | Oxford | $1,541 (±$146) |
| 10 | Hills | $1,474 (±$113) |
| 11 | Lone Tree | $1,470 (±$96) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Johnson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Iowa City
What is the average mortgage payment in Iowa City?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Iowa City, IA is $1,813 (±$72) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Iowa City?
Owners without a mortgage in Iowa City pay a median of $746 (±$29) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Iowa City gone up?
In Iowa City, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,574 in 2015–2019 to $1,813 in 2020–2024 (+15.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Iowa City city, Iowa
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Iowa City city, Iowa
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Iowa City city, Iowa
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Iowa City city, Iowa
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Iowa City city, Iowa
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Iowa City city, Iowa (place:38595, in state:19).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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