Living in Carson, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Carson · Census data 2020–2024
Carson has 834 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $73,403 (about the same as the Iowa median), the median home value is $181,400, the median rent is $744/month.
Carson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Carson at a glance
- Population
- 834
- Median age
- 41.8State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $73,403State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $181,400State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $744/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.8%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Carson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Iowa median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Carson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Carson the median home value is $181,400, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $744 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,480 a month in housing costs.
Carson median household income
The median household income in Carson is $73,403 and the income per person is $32,571. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Carson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 355
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.43
Carson demographics
- Population
- 834
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 343
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Carson ›
Education in Carson
23.8% of adults 25 and older in Carson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Carson
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 84%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.1%
Carson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson | 834 | $73,403 | $181,400 | $744 |
| Macedonia | 249 | $71,042 | $155,500 | $775 |
| Oakland | 1,408 | $81,354 | $160,200 | $878 |
| Henderson | 143 | $54,375 | $77,500 | — |
| Treynor | 1,126 | $121,696 | $263,500 | $1,122 |
| Hancock | 216 | $82,083 | $98,600 | $922 |
| Silver City | 504 | $67,250 | $156,800 | $1,188 |
| Griswold | 975 | $55,000 | $98,900 | $907 |
| Elliott | 420 | $50,625 | $68,000 | $725 |
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What is the median household income in Carson, IA?
The median household income in Carson is $73,403, 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 Carson?
The median home value in Carson is $181,400, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Carson?
The median gross rent in Carson is $744 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is Carson, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Iowa median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Carson?
The median age in Carson is 41.8 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Carson?
The average commute to work in Carson is 32 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Carson?
The unemployment rate in Carson is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Carson?
23.8% of adults in Carson 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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