Living in Charlotte, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Charlotte · Census data 2020–2024
Charlotte has 454 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $61,711 (18% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $101,500, the median rent is $760/month.
Charlotte is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Charlotte at a glance
- Population
- 454
- Median age
- 33.9State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $61,711State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $101,500State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $760/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 74.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Charlotte a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Charlotte
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Charlotte the median home value is $101,500, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $760 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,058 a month in housing costs.
Charlotte median household income
The median household income in Charlotte is $61,711 and the income per person is $32,156. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Charlotte: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 198
- Owner-occupied
- 74.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.5%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.47
Charlotte demographics
- Population
- 454
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 31.9%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 184
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Charlotte ›
Education in Charlotte
14.6% of adults 25 and older in Charlotte have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Charlotte
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 91.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.1%
Charlotte vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 454 | $61,711 | $101,500 | $760 |
| Goose Lake | 387 | $76,875 | $139,900 | — |
| Preston | 1,044 | $74,063 | $163,900 | $765 |
| Delmar | 480 | $68,750 | $147,500 | $944 |
| Welton | 114 | $65,625 | $120,300 | $925 |
| Miles | 398 | $72,708 | $130,700 | $758 |
| DeWitt | 5,546 | $92,587 | $237,100 | $955 |
| Maquoketa | 6,075 | $60,240 | $132,500 | $795 |
| Low Moor | 253 | $52,143 | $118,300 | $850 |
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What is the median household income in Charlotte, IA?
The median household income in Charlotte is $61,711, 18% 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 Charlotte?
The median home value in Charlotte is $101,500, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Charlotte?
The median gross rent in Charlotte is $760 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Charlotte, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
What is the median age in Charlotte?
The median age in Charlotte is 33.9 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Charlotte?
The average commute to work in Charlotte is 30 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Charlotte?
The unemployment rate in Charlotte is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Charlotte?
14.6% of adults in Charlotte 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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