Living in Alburnett, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alburnett · Census data 2020–2024
Alburnett has 795 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $105,357 (40% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $199,200, the median rent is $591/month.
Alburnett is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alburnett at a glance
- Population
- 795
- Median age
- 39.8State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $105,357State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $199,200State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $591/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Alburnett a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the Iowa median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 2.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 21 minutes.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Alburnett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alburnett the median home value is $199,200, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $591 per month, which is 14.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,628 a month in housing costs.
Alburnett median household income
The median household income in Alburnett is $105,357 and the income per person is $43,476. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Alburnett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 314
- Owner-occupied
- 85.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.7%
- Vacant
- 0.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.55
Alburnett demographics
- Population
- 795
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 312
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alburnett ›
Education in Alburnett
31% of adults 25 and older in Alburnett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alburnett
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 25.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Alburnett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alburnett | 795 | $105,357 | $199,200 | $591 |
| Robins | 3,332 | $122,262 | $413,400 | $956 |
| Central City | 1,356 | $85,400 | $179,700 | $782 |
| Hiawatha | 7,206 | $66,270 | $216,900 | $855 |
| Marion | 41,896 | $86,743 | $241,700 | $961 |
| Center Point | 2,562 | $95,192 | $212,400 | $798 |
| Coggon | 744 | $76,250 | $164,700 | $756 |
| Palo | 1,438 | $106,375 | $282,400 | $717 |
| Springville | 1,172 | $92,656 | $182,400 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Alburnett, IA?
The median household income in Alburnett is $105,357, 40% higher 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 Alburnett?
The median home value in Alburnett is $199,200, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Alburnett?
The median gross rent in Alburnett is $591 per month, about 14.7% of household income.
Is Alburnett, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the Iowa median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 21 minutes.
What is the median age in Alburnett?
The median age in Alburnett is 39.8 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Alburnett?
The average commute to work in Alburnett is 21 minutes; 25.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alburnett?
The unemployment rate in Alburnett is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alburnett?
31% of adults in Alburnett 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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