Living in Afton, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Afton · Census data 2020–2024
Afton has 817 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $54,545 (27% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $95,300, the median rent is $590/month.
Afton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Afton at a glance
- Population
- 817
- Median age
- 39State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $54,545State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $95,300State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $590/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Afton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Afton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Afton the median home value is $95,300, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $590 per month, which is 20.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $926 a month in housing costs.
Afton median household income
The median household income in Afton is $54,545 and the income per person is $28,922. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Afton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 386
- Owner-occupied
- 67.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.5%
- Vacant
- 17.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.50
Afton demographics
- Population
- 817
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 320
- Foreign-born
- 10.3%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Afton ›
Education in Afton
21% of adults 25 and older in Afton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Afton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.2%
Afton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afton | 817 | $54,545 | $95,300 | $590 |
| Creston | 7,435 | $52,633 | $114,500 | $703 |
| Shannon City | 115 | $92,875 | $45,000 | — |
| Lorimor | 319 | $45,500 | $68,600 | $833 |
| Tingley | 128 | $62,083 | $75,000 | $788 |
| Murray | 614 | $65,500 | $80,800 | $831 |
| Cromwell | 103 | $58,750 | $101,600 | — |
| Sun Valley Lake | 163 | $135,521 | $637,000 | — |
| Orient | 448 | $73,750 | $113,100 | $950 |
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What is the median household income in Afton, IA?
The median household income in Afton is $54,545, 27% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Afton?
The median home value in Afton is $95,300, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Afton?
The median gross rent in Afton is $590 per month, about 20.5% of household income.
Is Afton, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
What is the median age in Afton?
The median age in Afton is 39 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Afton?
The average commute to work in Afton is 22 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Afton?
The unemployment rate in Afton is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Afton?
21% of adults in Afton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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