Living in Birmingham, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Birmingham · Census data 2020–2024
Birmingham has 454 residents with a median age of 52.6. The median household income is $65,000 (13% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $96,300, the median rent is $421/month.
Birmingham is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Birmingham at a glance
- Population
- 454
- Median age
- 52.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $65,000State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $96,300State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $421/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 79.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Birmingham a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Birmingham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Birmingham the median home value is $96,300, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $421 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,078 a month in housing costs.
Birmingham median household income
The median household income in Birmingham is $65,000 and the income per person is $30,909. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Birmingham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 235
- Owner-occupied
- 79.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.2%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.18
Birmingham demographics
- Population
- 454
- Median age
- 52.6
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 208
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Birmingham ›
Education in Birmingham
12.1% of adults 25 and older in Birmingham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Birmingham
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 89.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Birmingham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 454 | $65,000 | $96,300 | $421 |
| Stockport | 210 | $53,125 | $57,500 | $631 |
| Libertyville | 324 | $76,131 | $162,500 | $983 |
| Fairfield | 9,456 | $51,311 | $156,000 | $870 |
| Keosauqua | 914 | $51,136 | $98,500 | $480 |
| Maharishi Vedic City | 282 | $66,875 | $325,000 | $1,096 |
| Hillsboro | 120 | $53,125 | $55,000 | $850 |
| Lockridge | 452 | $113,750 | — | $1,118 |
| Batavia | 536 | $56,250 | $111,600 | $1,021 |
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What is the median household income in Birmingham, IA?
The median household income in Birmingham is $65,000, 13% 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 Birmingham?
The median home value in Birmingham is $96,300, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Birmingham?
The median gross rent in Birmingham is $421 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Birmingham, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
What is the median age in Birmingham?
The median age in Birmingham is 52.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Birmingham?
The average commute to work in Birmingham is 21 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Birmingham?
The unemployment rate in Birmingham is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Birmingham?
12.1% of adults in Birmingham 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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