Living in Atlantic, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Atlantic · Census data 2020–2024
Atlantic has 6,763 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $61,141 (19% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $149,900, the median rent is $764/month.
Atlantic at a glance
- Population
- 6,763
- Median age
- 43.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $61,141State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $149,900State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $764/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 62.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Atlantic a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Atlantic
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Atlantic the median home value is $149,900, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $764 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,068 a month in housing costs.
Atlantic median household income
The median household income in Atlantic is $61,141 and the income per person is $38,341. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Atlantic: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,577
- Owner-occupied
- 62.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.4%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.02
Atlantic demographics
- Population
- 6,763
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 24.1%
- Households
- 3,261
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Atlantic ›
Education in Atlantic
23% of adults 25 and older in Atlantic have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Atlantic
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.2%
Atlantic vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 6,763 | $61,141 | $149,900 | $764 |
| Lewis | 461 | $36,691 | $49,900 | $838 |
| Cumberland | 302 | $47,083 | $62,900 | $838 |
| Brayton | 101 | $51,042 | $71,700 | $756 |
| Walnut | 1,342 | $62,500 | $115,900 | $874 |
| Griswold | 975 | $55,000 | $98,900 | $907 |
| Anita | 957 | $66,307 | $134,400 | $579 |
| Elk Horn | 728 | $64,250 | $133,200 | $668 |
| Exira | 705 | $47,344 | $84,700 | $636 |
More for people moving to Atlantic
Atlantic ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Atlantic: FAQ
What is the median household income in Atlantic, IA?
The median household income in Atlantic is $61,141, 19% 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 Atlantic?
The median home value in Atlantic is $149,900, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Atlantic?
The median gross rent in Atlantic is $764 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Atlantic, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Atlantic?
The median age in Atlantic is 43.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Atlantic?
The average commute to work in Atlantic is 11 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Atlantic?
The unemployment rate in Atlantic is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Atlantic?
23% of adults in Atlantic 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: