Living in Alvord, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alvord · Census data 2020–2024
Alvord has 173 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $73,594 (about the same as the Iowa median), the median home value is $93,000.
Alvord is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alvord at a glance
- Population
- 173
- Median age
- 38.9State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $73,594State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $93,000State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 97%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.3%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Alvord a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Iowa median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Alvord
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alvord the median home value is $93,000, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $964 a month in housing costs.
Alvord median household income
The median household income in Alvord is $73,594 and the income per person is $33,605. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Alvord: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 89
- Owner-occupied
- 97%
- Renter-occupied
- 3%
- Vacant
- 24.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 2.58
Alvord demographics
- Population
- 173
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 67
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alvord ›
Education in Alvord
14.3% of adults 25 and older in Alvord have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alvord
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Alvord vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvord | 173 | $73,594 | $93,000 | — |
| Doon | 529 | $63,750 | $198,900 | $510 |
| Inwood | 793 | $62,333 | $202,900 | $1,100 |
| Lester | 340 | $99,063 | $190,900 | — |
| Rock Rapids | 2,661 | $63,942 | $206,700 | $812 |
| Rock Valley | 4,059 | $76,250 | $231,200 | $1,142 |
| Larchwood | 1,136 | $67,188 | $215,600 | $867 |
| Steen | 125 | $60,000 | $140,300 | $788 |
| Fairview | 102 | $71,719 | $155,400 | — |
More for people moving to Alvord
Alvord ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Alvord: FAQ
What is the median household income in Alvord, IA?
The median household income in Alvord is $73,594, about the same as 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 Alvord?
The median home value in Alvord is $93,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Alvord, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Iowa median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Alvord?
The median age in Alvord is 38.9 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Alvord?
The average commute to work in Alvord is 34 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alvord?
The unemployment rate in Alvord is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alvord?
14.3% of adults in Alvord 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.
Last updated: