Is Boyden, IA 51234 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Boyden is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Boyden housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Sioux County, IA

Population	1,172
Median income	$84,318
Average income	$98,084
Median home value	$211,800
Median rent	$762/month
Owner-occupied	91% of homes
Median year built	1964

Natural hazard riskTornadoes (very high), winter storms (very high), hail (very high)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 51234; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Questions about Boyden real estate

What are property taxes in Boyden?

About 1.12% of a home’s value a year in Sioux County, or roughly $4,480 on a $400,000 home.

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