Living in College Springs, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of College Springs · Census data 2020–2024
College Springs has 171 residents with a median age of 47.2. The median household income is $72,888 (about the same as the Iowa median), the median home value is $76,300.
College Springs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
College Springs at a glance
- Population
- 171
- Median age
- 47.2State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $72,888State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $76,300State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 96.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.1%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is College Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Iowa median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in College Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In College Springs the median home value is $76,300, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,129 a month in housing costs.
College Springs median household income
The median household income in College Springs is $72,888 and the income per person is $35,835. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in College Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 85
- Owner-occupied
- 96.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.7%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.11
College Springs demographics
- Population
- 171
- Median age
- 47.2
- Under 18
- 13.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 81
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of College Springs ›
Education in College Springs
20.1% of adults 25 and older in College Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in College Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 87.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
College Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Springs | 171 | $72,888 | $76,300 | — |
| Shambaugh | 113 | $70,250 | $66,100 | $1,063 |
| Braddyville | 173 | $58,438 | $80,000 | $1,014 |
| Coin | 277 | $48,889 | $50,000 | $725 |
| Elmo | 217 | $64,688 | $75,000 | $628 |
| Clearmont | 183 | $43,250 | $111,300 | $456 |
| Clarinda | 5,353 | $46,348 | $114,200 | $660 |
| Westboro | 106 | $28,125 | $34,300 | — |
| Burlington Junction | 397 | $50,750 | $90,600 | $387 |
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What is the median household income in College Springs, IA?
The median household income in College Springs is $72,888, about the same as 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 College Springs?
The median home value in College Springs is $76,300, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is College Springs, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Iowa median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in College Springs?
The median age in College Springs is 47.2 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in College Springs?
The average commute to work in College Springs is 35 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in College Springs?
The unemployment rate in College Springs is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is College Springs?
20.1% of adults in College Springs 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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