Living in Casey, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Casey · Census data 2020–2024
Casey has 381 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $58,438 (22% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $96,600, the median rent is $857/month.
Casey is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Casey at a glance
- Population
- 381
- Median age
- 37.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $58,438State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $96,600State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $857/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Casey a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 27.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Casey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Casey the median home value is $96,600, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $857 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,000 a month in housing costs.
Casey median household income
The median household income in Casey is $58,438 and the income per person is $27,892. 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Casey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 164
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.46
Casey demographics
- Population
- 381
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 155
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Casey ›
Education in Casey
18.1% of adults 25 and older in Casey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Casey
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Casey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey | 381 | $58,438 | $96,600 | $857 |
| Menlo | 398 | $77,396 | $107,100 | — |
| Adair | 830 | $54,550 | $127,800 | $893 |
| Stuart | 1,655 | $65,000 | $159,500 | $717 |
| Guthrie Center | 1,689 | $71,116 | $123,800 | $868 |
| Anita | 957 | $66,307 | $134,400 | $579 |
| Diamondhead Lake | 285 | $148,542 | $411,800 | — |
| Greenfield | 1,894 | $56,607 | $137,700 | $624 |
| Panora | 1,579 | $66,339 | $182,000 | $1,040 |
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What is the median household income in Casey, IA?
The median household income in Casey is $58,438, 22% 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 Casey?
The median home value in Casey is $96,600, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Casey?
The median gross rent in Casey is $857 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Casey, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 27.6%.
What is the median age in Casey?
The median age in Casey is 37.1 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Casey?
The average commute to work in Casey is 27 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Casey?
The unemployment rate in Casey is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Casey?
18.1% of adults in Casey 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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