Living in Ainsworth, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ainsworth · Census data 2020–2024
Ainsworth has 633 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $68,333 (9% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $118,400, the median rent is $725/month.
Ainsworth is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ainsworth at a glance
- Population
- 633
- Median age
- 37.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $68,333State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $118,400State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $725/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 80.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Ainsworth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Ainsworth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ainsworth the median home value is $118,400, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,131 a month in housing costs.
Ainsworth median household income
The median household income in Ainsworth is $68,333 and the income per person is $32,009. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Ainsworth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 213
- Owner-occupied
- 80.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.1%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.10
Ainsworth demographics
- Population
- 633
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 29.9%
- 65 and older
- 10.4%
- Households
- 204
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ainsworth ›
Education in Ainsworth
7.9% of adults 25 and older in Ainsworth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ainsworth
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.3%
Ainsworth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ainsworth | 633 | $68,333 | $118,400 | $725 |
| Crawfordsville | 312 | $75,625 | $79,200 | $633 |
| Washington | 7,290 | $55,373 | $152,300 | $968 |
| Columbus City | 323 | $89,875 | $111,600 | — |
| Columbus Junction | 2,110 | $63,828 | $125,800 | $623 |
| Wayland | 1,191 | $70,774 | $135,500 | $814 |
| Fredonia | 240 | $85,625 | $71,700 | — |
| Conesville | 439 | $68,750 | — | $994 |
| Swedesburg | 119 | $74,861 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Ainsworth, IA?
The median household income in Ainsworth is $68,333, 9% 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 Ainsworth?
The median home value in Ainsworth is $118,400, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Ainsworth?
The median gross rent in Ainsworth is $725 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Ainsworth, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
What is the median age in Ainsworth?
The median age in Ainsworth is 37.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Ainsworth?
The average commute to work in Ainsworth is 21 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ainsworth?
The unemployment rate in Ainsworth is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ainsworth?
7.9% of adults in Ainsworth 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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