Housing & Real Estate — Oelwein, Iowa
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 2,911 |
| Occupied | 2,537 |
| Vacant | 374 |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,948 |
| Renter-Occupied | 589 |
| 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 Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | affordable |
| Rent as % of Income | 19.6% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 47.8% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 166 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 51 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 147 |
| Built before 1960 | 1,736 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.