Housing & Real Estate — Oelwein, Iowa

Overview

Total Housing Units2,911
Occupied2,537
Vacant374
Owner-Occupied1,948
Renter-Occupied589
Median Home Value (Census)$96,300
Estimated 2026~$109,000
Median Rent$762/mo
Median Property Tax$1,565/yr

Affordability

Home Price to Income RatioN/Ax
Home Affordabilityaffordable
Rent as % of Income19.6%
Severely Rent-Burdened47.8%

Housing Age

Built 2010 or later166
Built 2000-200951
Built 1990-1999147
Built before 19601,736
Median Year Built1953
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.