Living in Burr Oak, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burr Oak · Census data 2020–2024
Burr Oak has 225 residents with a median age of 33.3. The median household income is $56,250 (25% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $142,500, the median rent is $1,208/month.
Burr Oak is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Burr Oak at a glance
- Population
- 225
- Median age
- 33.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $56,250State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $142,500State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,208/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 53.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Burr Oak a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 44%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Burr Oak
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burr Oak the median home value is $142,500, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,208 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.
Burr Oak median household income
The median household income in Burr Oak is $56,250 and the income per person is $24,017. 44% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Burr Oak: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 88
- Owner-occupied
- 53.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.56
Burr Oak demographics
- Population
- 225
- Median age
- 33.3
- Under 18
- 30.7%
- 65 and older
- 8.9%
- Households
- 88
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burr Oak ›
Education in Burr Oak
14.1% of adults 25 and older in Burr Oak have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 14.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burr Oak
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 63.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
Burr Oak vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burr Oak | 225 | $56,250 | $142,500 | $1,208 |
| Canton | 398 | $53,056 | $93,200 | $610 |
| Mabel | 730 | $59,392 | $131,400 | $729 |
| Harmony | 1,024 | $68,125 | $170,100 | $742 |
| Decorah | 7,535 | $64,366 | $244,500 | $853 |
| Ridgeway | 315 | $61,607 | $152,100 | $650 |
| Spring Grove | 1,177 | $59,625 | $156,000 | $978 |
| Cresco | 3,908 | $60,608 | $117,200 | $715 |
| Spillville | 356 | $54,375 | $157,500 | $870 |
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What is the median household income in Burr Oak, IA?
The median household income in Burr Oak is $56,250, 25% 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 Burr Oak?
The median home value in Burr Oak is $142,500, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Burr Oak?
The median gross rent in Burr Oak is $1,208 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is Burr Oak, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 44%.
What is the median age in Burr Oak?
The median age in Burr Oak is 33.3 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Burr Oak?
The average commute to work in Burr Oak is 24 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burr Oak?
The unemployment rate in Burr Oak is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burr Oak?
14.1% of adults in Burr Oak 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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