Living in Andrew, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Andrew · Census data 2020–2024
Andrew has 423 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $66,343 (12% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $121,300, the median rent is $988/month.
Andrew is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Andrew at a glance
- Population
- 423
- Median age
- 39.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $66,343State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $121,300State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $988/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 81.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Andrew a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Andrew
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Andrew the median home value is $121,300, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $988 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,215 a month in housing costs.
Andrew median household income
The median household income in Andrew is $66,343 and the income per person is $32,161. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Andrew: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 174
- Owner-occupied
- 81.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.4%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.60
Andrew demographics
- Population
- 423
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 163
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 14.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Andrew ›
Education in Andrew
13% of adults 25 and older in Andrew have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Andrew
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 89.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Andrew vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew | 423 | $66,343 | $121,300 | $988 |
| Springbrook | 125 | $53,750 | $151,000 | — |
| Maquoketa | 6,075 | $60,240 | $132,500 | $795 |
| La Motte | 267 | $84,167 | $144,000 | — |
| Delmar | 480 | $68,750 | $147,500 | $944 |
| Bellevue | 2,259 | $79,417 | $216,500 | $843 |
| Preston | 1,044 | $74,063 | $163,900 | $765 |
| Baldwin | 153 | $58,875 | $57,500 | — |
| Charlotte | 454 | $61,711 | $101,500 | $760 |
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What is the median household income in Andrew, IA?
The median household income in Andrew is $66,343, 12% 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 Andrew?
The median home value in Andrew is $121,300, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Andrew?
The median gross rent in Andrew is $988 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Andrew, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
What is the median age in Andrew?
The median age in Andrew is 39.3 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Andrew?
The average commute to work in Andrew is 28 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Andrew?
The unemployment rate in Andrew is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Andrew?
13% of adults in Andrew 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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