Commercial Real Estate Market in Vinton, IA
Updated monthly: sale, lease, property records, location trend, and more… · Last update: August 31
31 active listings and 462 off-market properties in Vinton, IA.
Market Trends
Vinton, IA spans 149.6 square miles in Benton County, Iowa. Figures below refresh monthly; last updated 31 August 2026.
Office
Office vacancy in Vinton, IA runs 21.3% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 13.7% in 2019.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Retail
Retail vacancy in Vinton, IA runs 6.3% across the Midwest region in 2025, down from 8% in 2020.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Industrial
Industrial vacancy in Vinton, IA runs 4.9% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 4.4% in 2019. Nearly 1.6x the 2022 low of 3.1%.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Multifamily
Multifamily vacancy in Vinton, IA runs 8% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 6.5% in 2022.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Zoning & Land Use
Land Use Mix share of zoned land by category
- Commercial 60.8%
- Residential 17.7%
- Industrial 16.7%
- Agricultural 4.9%
Largest Zones share of zoned land by district
Single Family District
Multiple Dwelling District
Restricted Industrial District
Commercial District
Agricultural District
Vinton, IA zones 3,044 acres across 7 districts. Commercial zoning covers 60.8% of zoned land, residential 17.7% and industrial 16.7%. The largest single district is Single Family District at 51%. For commercial buyers the practical constraint is that only 77.5% of land carries a commercial or industrial designation.
Single Family District (R-1)
The purpose of this district is to provide single family dwellings and farms and truck gardens. Raising and keeping of animals and fowl, but not on a commercial basis or on a scale objectionable to neighbors; the keeping or raising of pigs, sheep, goats, cattle or horses is prohibited except horses are permited on premises containing two (2) acres or more an…
Market overview
Demographics & Economy
Vinton, IA has 7,405 residents in 3,548 households. Density runs 49 people per square mile. Median household income here is $71,537 and median gross rent $838 a month.
7,405
Population
3,548
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
28%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
149.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
49
Density / Sq Mi
$71,537
Median Household Income
$53,000
Median Earnings
$838
Median Rent
$173,800
Median Home Value
Tools
Nearby Markets
| Market | Average Sale Price, $/SF | Average Lease Price, $/SF/Yr |
|---|---|---|
| Urbana | — | — |
| Brandon | — | — |
| Mount Auburn | — | — |
| Center Point | — | — |
Commercial property in Vinton, IA asks $104/SF.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average price per square foot for commercial property in Vinton?
Commercial property in Vinton, IA asks an average of $104 per square foot. The 4 most recent recorded sales traded at a median of $39/SF, so asking sits 171% above the achieved median.
What zoning applies to commercial property in Vinton?
Vinton, IA zones 3,044 acres across 7 districts, of which 60.8% is commercial and 16.7% industrial. The largest single district is Single Family District at 51% of zoned land. The purpose of this district is to provide single family dwellings and farms and truck gardens. Raising and keeping of animals and fowl, but not on a commercial basis or on a scale objectionable to neighbors; the keeping or raising of pigs, sheep, goats, cattle or horses is prohibited except horses are permited on premises containing two (2) acres or more an… Residential zoning covers 17.7% and open space 0%.
Where does Realmo's Vinton market data come from?
Realmo compiles Vinton, IA figures from 7 recent recorded sales, 22 active sale listings, 9 active lease listings, 462 tracked off-market properties, the current Vinton zoning release. Sale and lease figures refresh monthly; vacancy annually. Last updated 31 August 2026.
Methodology & data sources
- Asking prices and averages
- Computed from 22 active for-sale and 9 active for-lease listings in Vinton, IA. These are ASKING figures from live listings, not closed-transaction prices, and a segment carried by a handful of listings reads as indicative rather than an average.
- Vacancy rates
- Published per-sector market series, taken at the metro level where one exists and otherwise at the Census-region level — a chart reading "in <region> region" is a regional number, not this city's.
- Zoning and land use
- The current municipal zoning release: 3,044 zoned acres across 7 districts. Shares are of zoned land, so parcels the release leaves unclassified are excluded from the mix.
- Refresh
- The monthly aggregates close at the end of the previous month, so 31 August 2026 — not today — is the honest last update.
- Known limitations
- office vacancy is reported at Midwest region level, retail vacancy is reported at Midwest region level, industrial vacancy is reported at Midwest region level and asking prices run materially above recent closed pricing.
- Coverage
- Metrics below the 10-observation threshold fall back one geographic level. The geography used is named on each figure.
Compiled by the Realmo Data team · reviewed 31 August 2026 · report a data issue
