Living in Clive, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clive · Census data 2020–2024
Clive has 19,012 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $132,121 (76% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $401,100, the median rent is $1,073/month.
Clive at a glance
- Population
- 19,012
- Median age
- 37.4State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $132,121State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $401,100State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,073/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 75.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Clive a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 76% higher than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values 93% higher than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Clive
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clive the median home value is $401,100, 21% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,073 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,401 a month in housing costs.
Clive median household income
The median household income in Clive is $132,121 and the income per person is $59,890. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Clive: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,363
- Owner-occupied
- 75.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.6%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.69
Clive demographics
- Population
- 19,012
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 7,053
- Foreign-born
- 14.2%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clive ›
Education in Clive
61% of adults 25 and older in Clive have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 26% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clive
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 27.8%
- Drive alone
- 60.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Clive vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clive | 19,012 | $132,121 | $401,100 | $1,073 |
| Urbandale | 46,595 | $112,795 | $335,500 | $1,211 |
| West Des Moines | 71,083 | $86,594 | $309,000 | $1,237 |
| Waukee | 29,236 | $101,029 | $350,500 | $1,383 |
| Grimes | 16,366 | $120,037 | $304,700 | $1,251 |
| Windsor Heights | 5,143 | $91,707 | $267,900 | $1,498 |
| Johnston | 24,384 | $106,551 | $369,100 | $1,338 |
| Cumming | 545 | $162,875 | $508,000 | $1,163 |
| Van Meter | 1,628 | $135,139 | $264,000 | $1,063 |
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What is the median household income in Clive, IA?
The median household income in Clive is $132,121, 76% higher 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 Clive?
The median home value in Clive is $401,100, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Clive?
The median gross rent in Clive is $1,073 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Clive, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 76% higher than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values 93% higher than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
What is the median age in Clive?
The median age in Clive is 37.4 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Clive?
The average commute to work in Clive is 21 minutes; 27.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clive?
The unemployment rate in Clive is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clive?
61% of adults in Clive 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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