Markets/Iowa/Sioux City

Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Sioux City, Iowa. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$226,131

+3.6% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

7.0%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+3.6%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+3.6% year-over-year

Climate Risk

20/100

Very Low

Market Momentum

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Warm
2mo supply ยท Score +2/7

Net migration: Bottom 8% nationally

Income Migration

๐Ÿ“‰ Wealth Drain0.71x

In-migrants avg $49,838 AGI vs out-migrants $69,863

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Opportunity Zone Market

8 ZIP codes in Sioux City are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Sioux City Market Summary

Sioux City, IA-NE-SD shows steady growth at 3.6% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.14x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (20/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.99% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score98/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.1x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$72,027

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+1.8%
Base Case+3.6%
Bull Case+5.3%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Sioux City, IA-NE-SD's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (49/100). The composite climate risk score of 20/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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