Living in Bonaparte, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bonaparte · Census data 2020–2024
Bonaparte has 302 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $40,909 (45% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $69,600, the median rent is $492/month.
Bonaparte is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bonaparte at a glance
- Population
- 302
- Median age
- 38State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $40,909State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $69,600State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $492/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 64.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Bonaparte a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 18%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Bonaparte
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bonaparte the median home value is $69,600, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $492 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,144 a month in housing costs.
Bonaparte median household income
The median household income in Bonaparte is $40,909 and the income per person is $25,699. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Bonaparte: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 155
- Owner-occupied
- 64.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.1%
- Vacant
- 13.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.25
Bonaparte demographics
- Population
- 302
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 134
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bonaparte ›
Education in Bonaparte
8.4% of adults 25 and older in Bonaparte have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bonaparte
- Unemployment rate
- 18%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 60.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.6%
Bonaparte vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonaparte | 302 | $40,909 | $69,600 | $492 |
| Farmington | 540 | $53,333 | $81,400 | $713 |
| Keosauqua | 914 | $51,136 | $98,500 | $480 |
| Hillsboro | 120 | $53,125 | $55,000 | $850 |
| Stockport | 210 | $53,125 | $57,500 | $631 |
| Donnellson | 776 | $54,453 | $147,800 | $644 |
| Salem | 349 | $51,250 | $85,700 | $922 |
| Birmingham | 454 | $65,000 | $96,300 | $421 |
| Cantril | 335 | $40,000 | $80,000 | $758 |
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What is the median household income in Bonaparte, IA?
The median household income in Bonaparte is $40,909, 45% 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 Bonaparte?
The median home value in Bonaparte is $69,600, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Bonaparte?
The median gross rent in Bonaparte is $492 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Bonaparte, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 18%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
What is the median age in Bonaparte?
The median age in Bonaparte is 38 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Bonaparte?
The average commute to work in Bonaparte is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bonaparte?
The unemployment rate in Bonaparte is 18% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bonaparte?
8.4% of adults in Bonaparte 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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