Living in Clutier, Iowa

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clutier · Census data 2020–2024

Clutier has 426 residents with a median age of 30.8. The median household income is $65,156 (13% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $61,800, the median rent is $1,577/month.

Clutier is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Clutier at a glance

Population
426
Median age
30.8State: 38.6
Median household income
$65,156State: $75,059
Median home value
$61,800State: $208,000
Median rent
$1,577/moState: $972
Homeowners
83.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
Average commute
34 min

Is Clutier a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 34.3%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Clutier

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clutier the median home value is $61,800, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,577 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,120 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Clutier$61,800
Iowa$208,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Clutier$1,577
Iowa$972
United States$1,413

Clutier median household income

The median household income in Clutier is $65,156 and the income per person is $20,825. 34.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).

Median household income

Clutier$65,156
Iowa$75,059
United States$80,734

Housing in Clutier: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
189
Owner-occupied
83.5%
Renter-occupied
16.5%
Vacant
26.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
3.06

Clutier demographics

Population
426
Median age
30.8
Under 18
36.4%
65 and older
10.1%
Households
139
Foreign-born
2.1%
Veterans
3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White85%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Black0%
Asian3.3%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clutier ›

Education in Clutier

9.2% of adults 25 and older in Clutier have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Clutier9.2%
Iowa31.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Clutier

Unemployment rate
4.7%State: 3.6%
Average commute
34 minState: 20 min
Work from home
14%
Drive alone
47.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.9%
Homes with broadband
91.4%

Clutier vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Clutier426$65,156$61,800$1,577
Elberon143$57,188$110,000—
Dysart1,519$67,695$158,300$766
Traer1,519$76,406$151,900$971
Toledo1,966$53,333$118,400$887
Chelsea404$40,313$43,500—
Tama3,051$68,661$106,800$832
Keystone674$67,500$148,400$892
Garrison286$60,313$72,900$775

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Living in Clutier: FAQ

What is the median household income in Clutier, IA?

The median household income in Clutier is $65,156, 13% 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 Clutier?

The median home value in Clutier is $61,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.

How much is rent in Clutier?

The median gross rent in Clutier is $1,577 per month, about 51% of household income.

Is Clutier, IA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 34.3%.

What is the median age in Clutier?

The median age in Clutier is 30.8 years (Iowa: 38.6).

How long is the commute in Clutier?

The average commute to work in Clutier is 34 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Clutier?

The unemployment rate in Clutier is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Clutier?

9.2% of adults in Clutier 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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