Living in Asbury, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Asbury · Census data 2020–2024
Asbury has 5,989 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $124,957 (66% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $339,000, the median rent is $1,522/month.
Asbury at a glance
- Population
- 5,989
- Median age
- 37.9State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $124,957State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $339,000State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,522/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 91.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.4%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Asbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 66% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 63% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Asbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Asbury the median home value is $339,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,522 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,140 a month in housing costs.
Asbury median household income
The median household income in Asbury is $124,957 and the income per person is $53,292. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Asbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,241
- Owner-occupied
- 91.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.4%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.80
Asbury demographics
- Population
- 5,989
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 30.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 2,129
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Asbury ›
Education in Asbury
50.4% of adults 25 and older in Asbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 15.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Asbury
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 84.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Asbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury | 5,989 | $124,957 | $339,000 | $1,522 |
| Dubuque | 59,174 | $65,845 | $204,800 | $948 |
| Centralia | 117 | $77,500 | $223,100 | $867 |
| Peosta | 2,040 | $120,833 | $336,000 | $1,056 |
| Sherrill | 162 | $84,167 | $211,800 | $1,100 |
| Rickardsville | 234 | $102,500 | $246,400 | — |
| East Dubuque | 1,470 | $67,891 | $144,000 | $867 |
| Sandy Hook | 268 | $83,409 | $193,800 | $1,071 |
| Epworth | 1,894 | $84,271 | $239,900 | $951 |
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What is the median household income in Asbury, IA?
The median household income in Asbury is $124,957, 66% 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 Asbury?
The median home value in Asbury is $339,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Asbury?
The median gross rent in Asbury is $1,522 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Asbury, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 66% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 63% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Asbury?
The median age in Asbury is 37.9 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Asbury?
The average commute to work in Asbury is 16 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Asbury?
The unemployment rate in Asbury is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Asbury?
50.4% of adults in Asbury 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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