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The average Palo Alto County, IA home value is $170,587, up 3.5% over the past year. (Updated on )
Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), built from the ground up by measuring monthly changes in property level Zestimates, captures both the level and home values across a wide variety of geographies and housing types.
Typical Home Values: $170,587
1-Year Value Change: +3.5%
(Data through September 30, 2026)
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The median home value in Palo Alto County, IA is $170,587 as of September 2026. This represents a 0.3% decrease compared to last month and a 3.5% increase year-over-year.
The median home value in Palo Alto County, IA ($170,587) compares to Iowa ($236,623) and the U.S. national median ($366,157).
The cities with the highest median home values in Palo Alto County, IA include: Cylinder ($218,915), Ruthven ($183,474), Emmetsburg ($171,035), West Bend ($163,859), Graettinger ($159,031). These cities represent the most expensive areas within the county.