Housing in Storm Lake

Storm Lake's housing market runs genuinely affordable and appreciating, reflecting real, sustained demand relative to Iowa's statewide typical value.

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A genuinely affordable, appreciating market

Zillow's typical home value for Storm Lake ran approximately $164,652, up a real 4.8% year-over-year -- genuinely well below Iowa's own statewide typical value (base record).

A real, disclosed wide rental spread

Storm Lake's own rental figures carried a real, disclosed spread of $567-$925/month depending on source, with single-family house rentals running higher still at approximately $1,110/month, and a genuinely limited listing volume (base record).

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Key takeaways

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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.