Housing in Decorah

Decorah's housing market runs moderately above Iowa's statewide typical value, with growth genuinely more modest than some faster-appreciating Iowa markets.

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A moderately above-average price point

Zillow's typical home value for Decorah ran approximately $278,116, up a modest 1.7% year-over-year -- above Iowa's own statewide typical value but not dramatically so (base record).

A single, unconfirmed rent figure

The only Decorah-specific rent figure found this pass, from city-data.com, cited a median rent of approximately $853/month; this record discloses honestly that a second, independently-sourced figure was not confirmed this pass (base record).

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.