Living in Anita, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Anita · Census data 2020–2024
Anita has 957 residents with a median age of 45.4. The median household income is $66,307 (12% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $134,400, the median rent is $579/month.
Anita is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Anita at a glance
- Population
- 957
- Median age
- 45.4State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $66,307State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $134,400State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $579/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 82.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Anita a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Anita
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Anita the median home value is $134,400, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $579 per month, which is 43.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,141 a month in housing costs.
Anita median household income
The median household income in Anita is $66,307 and the income per person is $37,018. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Anita: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 449
- Owner-occupied
- 82.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.6%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1941
- Average household size
- 2.26
Anita demographics
- Population
- 957
- Median age
- 45.4
- Under 18
- 27.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.9%
- Households
- 409
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Anita ›
Education in Anita
15% of adults 25 and older in Anita have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Anita
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.2%
Anita vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anita | 957 | $66,307 | $134,400 | $579 |
| Adair | 830 | $54,550 | $127,800 | $893 |
| Brayton | 101 | $51,042 | $71,700 | $756 |
| Exira | 705 | $47,344 | $84,700 | $636 |
| Cumberland | 302 | $47,083 | $62,900 | $838 |
| Massena | 383 | $61,827 | $101,000 | $584 |
| Casey | 381 | $58,438 | $96,600 | $857 |
| Atlantic | 6,763 | $61,141 | $149,900 | $764 |
| Bridgewater | 124 | $59,167 | $56,700 | $625 |
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What is the median household income in Anita, IA?
The median household income in Anita is $66,307, 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 Anita?
The median home value in Anita is $134,400, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Anita?
The median gross rent in Anita is $579 per month, about 43.3% of household income.
Is Anita, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Anita?
The median age in Anita is 45.4 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Anita?
The average commute to work in Anita is 25 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Anita?
The unemployment rate in Anita is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Anita?
15% of adults in Anita 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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