The Northwest Iowa City housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Northwest Iowa City was $520K last month, up 34.5% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Northwest Iowa City is $212, up 10.4% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Northwest Iowa City today?
In May 2025, Northwest Iowa City home prices were up 34.5% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $520K. On average, homes in Northwest Iowa City sell after 181 days on the market compared to 213 days last year. There were 23 homes sold in May this year, up from 18 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$520,000
+34.5% YoY | May 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
May 2025
Growth
% YoY
Northwest Iowa City, IA
$520,000
+34.5%
United States
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How hot is the Northwest Iowa City housing market?
Northwest Iowa City is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 78 days.
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Redfin Compete Score™
The Redfin Compete Score rates how competitive an area is on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 is the most competitive.
Calculated over the last 3 months
Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 1% below list price and go pending in around 78 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 34 days.
Learn about schools in the Northwest Iowa City area
Elementary
Middle
High
GreatSchools Rating
6/10
Lincoln Elementary School
Public • K-6
223
Students
9 reviews
6/10
Norman Borlaug Elementary School
Public • PreK-6
417
Students
2 reviews
3/10
Central Elementary School
Public • PreK-6
485
Students
6 reviews
School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.
Climate's impact on Northwest Iowa City housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Northwest Iowa City.
Flood Factor - Major
19% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Northwest Iowa City has a major risk of flooding. 202 properties in Northwest Iowa City are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 19% of all properties in Northwest Iowa City. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
58% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Northwest Iowa City has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 684 properties in Northwest Iowa City that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 58% of all properties in Northwest Iowa City.
100% of properties are at minor
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Northwest Iowa City has a Minor Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Northwest Iowa City is most at risk from hurricanes. 1,173 properties in Northwest Iowa City have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.
98% of properties are at moderate
risk of heat over the next 30 years
Heat Factor
Northwest Iowa City has a moderate risk from heat. This is due to
"feels like" temperatures
increasing, and because 98% of homes in Northwest Iowa City have a Moderate Heat Factor®.
Northwest Iowa City is expected to see a 114% increase in the number of days over 105ºF over the next 30 years. Northwest Iowa City is expected to experience 6