Living in Alleman, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alleman · Census data 2020–2024
Alleman has 429 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $121,875 (62% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $299,200.
Alleman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alleman at a glance
- Population
- 429
- Median age
- 47.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $121,875State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $299,200State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Alleman a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 62% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 0.7%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Alleman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alleman the median home value is $299,200, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,010 a month in housing costs.
Alleman median household income
The median household income in Alleman is $121,875 and the income per person is $55,959. 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Alleman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 172
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.51
Alleman demographics
- Population
- 429
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 171
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alleman ›
Education in Alleman
47.6% of adults 25 and older in Alleman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alleman
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Alleman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alleman | 429 | $121,875 | $299,200 | — |
| Elkhart | 899 | $84,554 | $253,900 | $836 |
| Sheldahl | 361 | $80,938 | $184,700 | — |
| Huxley | 4,544 | $112,094 | $297,100 | $1,393 |
| Ankeny | 72,615 | $108,198 | $331,000 | $1,319 |
| Slater | 1,401 | $97,500 | $232,800 | $895 |
| Polk City | 6,037 | $164,389 | $414,800 | $782 |
| Cambridge | 803 | $57,333 | $178,100 | $1,043 |
| Saylorville | 3,366 | $117,821 | $314,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Alleman, IA?
The median household income in Alleman is $121,875, 62% 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 Alleman?
The median home value in Alleman is $299,200, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Alleman, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 62% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 0.7%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Alleman?
The median age in Alleman is 47.1 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Alleman?
The average commute to work in Alleman is 24 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alleman?
The unemployment rate in Alleman is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alleman?
47.6% of adults in Alleman 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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