Living in Bronson, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bronson · Census data 2020–2024
Bronson has 312 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $86,458 (15% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $168,800, the median rent is $1,375/month.
Bronson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bronson at a glance
- Population
- 312
- Median age
- 35.4State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $86,458State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $168,800State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,375/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 95.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Bronson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Iowa median; home values 19% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Bronson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bronson the median home value is $168,800, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,278 a month in housing costs.
Bronson median household income
The median household income in Bronson is $86,458 and the income per person is $36,029. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Bronson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 134
- Owner-occupied
- 95.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.8%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.50
Bronson demographics
- Population
- 312
- Median age
- 35.4
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 8.7%
- Households
- 125
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bronson ›
Education in Bronson
22.5% of adults 25 and older in Bronson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bronson
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 84.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Bronson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronson | 312 | $86,458 | $168,800 | $1,375 |
| Lawton | 790 | $86,875 | $254,200 | $959 |
| Sergeant Bluff | 5,171 | $123,481 | $298,500 | $1,156 |
| Salix | 402 | $62,500 | $161,400 | $950 |
| Moville | 1,670 | $96,016 | $218,800 | $745 |
| Dakota City | 2,675 | $76,806 | $177,800 | $635 |
| Sioux City | 86,101 | $68,906 | $173,600 | $976 |
| South Sioux City | 13,907 | $68,223 | $174,700 | $1,127 |
| Sloan | 1,018 | $68,125 | $205,900 | $755 |
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What is the median household income in Bronson, IA?
The median household income in Bronson is $86,458, 15% higher 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 Bronson?
The median home value in Bronson is $168,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Bronson?
The median gross rent in Bronson is $1,375 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Bronson, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Iowa median; home values 19% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%.
What is the median age in Bronson?
The median age in Bronson is 35.4 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Bronson?
The average commute to work in Bronson is 25 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bronson?
The unemployment rate in Bronson is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bronson?
22.5% of adults in Bronson 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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