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Buffalo, IA Home Values and Rents
The typical home value in Buffalo is $165,860, 225th highest of 281 cities and towns in Iowa. Median rent is $804 a month.
- Typical home value
- $165,860
- 225th of 281 in IA
- Median rent
- $804/mo
- ACS 2020-2024
- Price change, 1 year
- +2.4%
- Sep 2026
- Homeownership
- 76.3%
- IA: 71.7%
Home sale prices in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL area
Zillow median sale price, Sep 2026
$186,943+6.8% from a year earlier
Half of homes in the metro area sold for more and half for less. Zillow publishes sale prices for metro areas, not for single counties or cities.
Typical home value in Buffalo
Zillow Home Value Index, all homes, middle tier
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| Period | Buffalo |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $165,860 |
| Dec 2025 | $165,081 |
| Dec 2024 | $159,038 |
| Dec 2023 | $147,325 |
| Dec 2022 | $144,843 |
| Dec 2021 | $138,898 |
| Dec 2020 | $129,140 |
| Dec 2019 | $118,642 |
| Dec 2018 | $111,791 |
| Dec 2017 | $109,037 |
| Dec 2016 | $104,562 |
| Dec 2015 | $98,825 |
| Dec 2014 | $95,601 |
| Dec 2013 | $93,724 |
| Dec 2012 | $91,728 |
Over five years, Buffalo prices changed +21.6%.
Source: Zillow Research · Last updated 09/01/2026
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Home values by ZIP code
Median home value and rent (ACS 2020-2024); price changes from the FHFA annual ZIP index
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| # | ZIP code | Median value | Median rent | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52728 | $120,900 | $769 | +10.4% | +26.3% |
Fair Market Rents, FY2027
HUD rent standard for Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL MSA
| Unit size | Monthly rent | vs FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $787 | -3.7% |
| 1 bedroom | $852 | -8.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,056 | -7.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,396 | -6.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,697 | -6.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical home value in Buffalo, IA?
- The typical home value in Buffalo is $165,860 (Zillow Home Value Index, Sep 2026). The Iowa median is $208,000.
- How much is rent in Buffalo?
- The median rent in Buffalo is $804 a month, including utilities paid by the renter. HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit is $1,056.
- Are home prices going up in Buffalo?
- The typical home value in Buffalo changed +2.4% over one year and +21.6% over five years, as of Sep 2026.
- How does Buffalo compare with the rest of Iowa?
- Buffalo has the 225th highest median home value of 281 cities and towns with 1,000+ residents in Iowa.
- Which ZIP code in Buffalo has the highest home values?
- ZIP code 52728 has the highest median home value at $120,900.