Living in Aurelia, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Aurelia · Census data 2020–2024
Aurelia has 991 residents with a median age of 52. The median household income is $71,500 (5% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $139,900, the median rent is $780/month.
Aurelia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Aurelia at a glance
- Population
- 991
- Median age
- 52State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $71,500State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $139,900State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $780/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 91.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Aurelia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Iowa median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Aurelia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Aurelia the median home value is $139,900, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $780 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,218 a month in housing costs.
Aurelia median household income
The median household income in Aurelia is $71,500 and the income per person is $39,254. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Aurelia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 538
- Owner-occupied
- 91.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.9%
- Vacant
- 16.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.13
Aurelia demographics
- Population
- 991
- Median age
- 52
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 30.7%
- Households
- 450
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Aurelia ›
Education in Aurelia
25% of adults 25 and older in Aurelia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Aurelia
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Aurelia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurelia | 991 | $71,500 | $139,900 | $780 |
| Cherokee | 5,154 | $61,750 | $136,700 | $728 |
| Alta | 2,250 | $65,833 | $146,600 | $894 |
| Meriden | 138 | $55,333 | $74,000 | $594 |
| Larrabee | 147 | $50,769 | $57,100 | — |
| Quimby | 286 | $54,375 | $62,100 | $643 |
| Truesdale | 187 | $100,076 | $35,800 | $1,102 |
| Storm Lake | 11,428 | $62,765 | $172,200 | $898 |
| Galva | 447 | $73,750 | $80,400 | $714 |
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What is the median household income in Aurelia, IA?
The median household income in Aurelia is $71,500, 5% 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 Aurelia?
The median home value in Aurelia is $139,900, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Aurelia?
The median gross rent in Aurelia is $780 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Aurelia, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Iowa median.
What is the median age in Aurelia?
The median age in Aurelia is 52 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Aurelia?
The average commute to work in Aurelia is 18 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Aurelia?
The unemployment rate in Aurelia is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Aurelia?
25% of adults in Aurelia 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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