Living in Allison, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Allison · Census data 2020–2024
Allison has 929 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $64,063 (15% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $111,500, the median rent is $740/month.
Allison is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Allison at a glance
- Population
- 929
- Median age
- 42.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $64,063State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $111,500State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $740/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 72.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Allison a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Allison
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Allison the median home value is $111,500, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, which is 42.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
Allison median household income
The median household income in Allison is $64,063 and the income per person is $33,789. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Allison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 464
- Owner-occupied
- 72.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.8%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.16
Allison demographics
- Population
- 929
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 25.4%
- Households
- 413
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Allison ›
Education in Allison
15.9% of adults 25 and older in Allison have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Allison
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.4%
Allison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allison | 929 | $64,063 | $111,500 | $740 |
| Bristow | 197 | $107,542 | $65,000 | $358 |
| Clarksville | 1,237 | $62,917 | $125,900 | $728 |
| Dumont | 783 | $58,214 | $74,800 | $525 |
| Greene | 1,339 | $56,335 | $120,700 | $1,054 |
| Shell Rock | 1,625 | $78,657 | $163,100 | $931 |
| Parkersburg | 1,766 | $75,885 | $196,700 | $643 |
| Aplington | 1,111 | $74,773 | $147,500 | $603 |
| Plainfield | 314 | $80,000 | $128,100 | $684 |
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What is the median household income in Allison, IA?
The median household income in Allison is $64,063, 15% 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 Allison?
The median home value in Allison is $111,500, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Allison?
The median gross rent in Allison is $740 per month, about 42.5% of household income.
Is Allison, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Allison?
The median age in Allison is 42.3 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Allison?
The average commute to work in Allison is 23 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Allison?
The unemployment rate in Allison is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Allison?
15.9% of adults in Allison 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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