Cities with the most expensive homes in the Waterloo metro area

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January 27, 2026
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Cities with the most expensive homes in the Waterloo metro area

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $359,078 in December, 0.1% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 15, the sits at 6.06%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Waterloo metro area using data from . Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. Data was available for 32 cities and towns.

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#30. Stout, IA

- Typical home value: $134,407
- 1-year price change: +1.3%
- 5-year price change: +33.6%

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#29. Sumner, IA

- Typical home value: $136,911
- 1-year price change: +2.2%
- 5-year price change: +27.3%

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#28. Waterloo, IA

- Typical home value: $143,651
- 1-year price change: +2.7%
- 5-year price change: +31.8%

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#27. Wellsburg, IA

- Typical home value: $154,918
- 1-year price change: +1.3%
- 5-year price change: +37.3%

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#26. Evansdale, IA

- Typical home value: $155,344
- 1-year price change: +2.1%
- 5-year price change: +36.6%

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#25. Tripoli, IA

- Typical home value: $169,430
- 1-year price change: +2.2%
- 5-year price change: +28.1%

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#24. Conrad, IA

- Typical home value: $171,266
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +33.9%

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#23. Aplington, IA

- Typical home value: $172,825
- 1-year price change: +5.5%
- 5-year price change: +39.1%

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#22. Steamboat Rock, IA

- Typical home value: $174,312
- 1-year price change: +7.3%
- 5-year price change: data not available

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#21. Reinbeck, IA

- Typical home value: $182,206
- 1-year price change: +2.4%
- 5-year price change: +37.3%

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#20. Grundy Center, IA

- Typical home value: $189,422
- 1-year price change: +1.5%
- 5-year price change: +32.5%

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#19. Elk Run Heights, IA

- Typical home value: $191,528
- 1-year price change: +5.4%
- 5-year price change: +32.9%

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#18. Holland, IA

- Typical home value: $192,249
- 1-year price change: +4.5%
- 5-year price change: +33.4%

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#17. Gilbertville, IA

- Typical home value: $211,998
- 1-year price change: +3.7%
- 5-year price change: +31.6%

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#16. Beaman, IA

- Typical home value: $212,584
- 1-year price change: +7.3%
- 5-year price change: +42.9%

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#15. Readlyn, IA

- Typical home value: $213,415
- 1-year price change: +5.7%
- 5-year price change: +35.0%

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#14. Plainfield, IA

- Typical home value: $215,354
- 1-year price change: +3.2%
- 5-year price change: +33.8%

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#13. New Hartford, IA

- Typical home value: $217,746
- 1-year price change: +3.3%
- 5-year price change: +27.5%

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#12. La Porte City, IA

- Typical home value: $229,990
- 1-year price change: +3.8%
- 5-year price change: +34.0%

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#11. Dunkerton, IA

- Typical home value: $234,000
- 1-year price change: +4.7%
- 5-year price change: +39.7%

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#10. Raymond, IA

- Typical home value: $238,890
- 1-year price change: +5.1%
- 5-year price change: +33.3%

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#9. Fairbank, IA

- Typical home value: $250,191
- 1-year price change: +8.3%
- 5-year price change: +40.7%

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#8. Jesup, IA

- Typical home value: $251,623
- 1-year price change: +5.2%
- 5-year price change: +37.0%

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#7. Cedar Falls, IA

- Typical home value: $256,964
- 1-year price change: +3.8%
- 5-year price change: +31.1%

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#6. Hudson, IA

- Typical home value: $267,595
- 1-year price change: +4.6%
- 5-year price change: +32.2%

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#5. Waverly, IA

- Typical home value: $269,924
- 1-year price change: +4.9%
- 5-year price change: +33.3%

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#4. Dike, IA

- Typical home value: $286,282
- 1-year price change: +6.7%
- 5-year price change: +36.7%

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#3. Denver, IA

- Typical home value: $299,361
- 1-year price change: +6.2%
- 5-year price change: +35.7%

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#2. Janesville, IA

- Typical home value: $302,447
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +34.7%

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#1. Buckingham, IA

- Typical home value: $350,405
- 1-year price change: +11.0%
- 5-year price change: +40.3%

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