Living in Britt, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Britt · Census data 2020–2024
Britt has 1,882 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $72,943 (about the same as the Iowa median), the median home value is $101,900, the median rent is $774/month.
Britt at a glance
- Population
- 1,882
- Median age
- 47.8State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $72,943State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $101,900State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $774/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 78.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Britt a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Iowa median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Britt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Britt the median home value is $101,900, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $774 per month, which is 21% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,102 a month in housing costs.
Britt median household income
The median household income in Britt is $72,943 and the income per person is $35,698. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Britt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 962
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.7%
- Vacant
- 10.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.05
Britt demographics
- Population
- 1,882
- Median age
- 47.8
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 28.6%
- Households
- 865
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Britt ›
Education in Britt
27.6% of adults 25 and older in Britt have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Britt
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.9%
Britt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britt | 1,882 | $72,943 | $101,900 | $774 |
| Crystal Lake | 283 | $66,875 | $100,300 | $911 |
| Wesley | 360 | $68,125 | $95,000 | $525 |
| Garner | 3,049 | $70,726 | $186,300 | $740 |
| Woden | 219 | $50,000 | $76,000 | $967 |
| Corwith | 249 | $55,313 | $58,300 | $631 |
| Kanawha | 756 | $68,250 | $77,600 | $575 |
| Klemme | 544 | $59,256 | $77,900 | $477 |
| Forest City | 4,290 | $69,205 | $143,500 | $720 |
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What is the median household income in Britt, IA?
The median household income in Britt is $72,943, about the same as 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 Britt?
The median home value in Britt is $101,900, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Britt?
The median gross rent in Britt is $774 per month, about 21% of household income.
Is Britt, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Iowa median.
What is the median age in Britt?
The median age in Britt is 47.8 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Britt?
The average commute to work in Britt is 18 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Britt?
The unemployment rate in Britt is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Britt?
27.6% of adults in Britt 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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