Living in Churdan, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Churdan · Census data 2020–2024
Churdan has 427 residents with a median age of 31.7. The median household income is $72,500 (3% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $74,700, the median rent is $925/month.
Churdan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Churdan at a glance
- Population
- 427
- Median age
- 31.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $72,500State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $74,700State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $925/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Churdan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Churdan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Churdan the median home value is $74,700, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,403 a month in housing costs.
Churdan median household income
The median household income in Churdan is $72,500 and the income per person is $27,468. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Churdan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 203
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.2%
- Vacant
- 27.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.89
Churdan demographics
- Population
- 427
- Median age
- 31.7
- Under 18
- 32.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 148
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Churdan ›
Education in Churdan
19.7% of adults 25 and older in Churdan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Churdan
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.5%
Churdan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churdan | 427 | $72,500 | $74,700 | $925 |
| Lohrville | 277 | $46,250 | $52,100 | $439 |
| Farnhamville | 386 | $57,188 | $72,300 | — |
| Scranton | 542 | $53,864 | $86,300 | $825 |
| Jefferson | 4,152 | $58,895 | $155,800 | $754 |
| Paton | 273 | $63,393 | $75,000 | $525 |
| Gowrie | 932 | $80,417 | $109,900 | $750 |
| Glidden | 1,169 | $68,333 | $154,200 | $525 |
| Grand Junction | 603 | $61,667 | $77,000 | $874 |
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What is the median household income in Churdan, IA?
The median household income in Churdan is $72,500, 3% 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 Churdan?
The median home value in Churdan is $74,700, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Churdan?
The median gross rent in Churdan is $925 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is Churdan, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
What is the median age in Churdan?
The median age in Churdan is 31.7 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Churdan?
The average commute to work in Churdan is 30 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Churdan?
The unemployment rate in Churdan is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Churdan?
19.7% of adults in Churdan 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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