Monday, March 30, 2026
Regional Housing Markets See Strong Home Price Appreciation in 2025
The Federal Housing Finance Agency published the 2025 Q4 Housing Price Index report. In the past year, home prices in our regional markets have increased: 4.25% in Cedar Rapids, 6.53% in the Quad Cities, 5.98% in Dubuque*, 4.10% in Iowa City*, and 2.02% in Waterloo-Cedar Falls*. This compares to other cities: Des Moines, 2.47%, and Chicago, 6.50%. Appreciation varies by location and price range, with more affordable homes often seeing stronger gains due to higher demand and tighter supply, while higher-end
