Living in Colwell, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Colwell · Census data 2020–2024
Colwell has 38 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median home value is $101,400.
Colwell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Colwell at a glance
- Population
- 38
- Median age
- 42.5State: 38.6
- Median home value
- $101,400State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 90.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Colwell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Colwell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Colwell the median home value is $101,400, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $979 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Colwell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 25
- Owner-occupied
- 90.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.5%
- Vacant
- 16%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1943
- Average household size
- 1.81
Colwell demographics
- Population
- 38
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 10.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 21
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Colwell ›
Education in Colwell
6.3% of adults 25 and older in Colwell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Colwell
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 69.6%
- Public transit
- 30.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81%
Colwell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colwell | 38 | — | $101,400 | — |
| Charles City | 7,232 | $59,180 | $115,400 | $735 |
| Floyd | 315 | $63,393 | $107,700 | $700 |
| Alta Vista | 194 | $44,500 | $68,200 | $640 |
| North Washington | 134 | $71,964 | $135,000 | — |
| Elma | 659 | $44,375 | $81,300 | $689 |
| Ionia | 336 | $73,945 | $95,700 | $533 |
| Osage | 3,561 | $68,730 | $160,700 | $692 |
| Riceville | 823 | $44,615 | $112,100 | $1,156 |
More for people moving to Colwell
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What is the average home price in Colwell?
The median home value in Colwell is $101,400, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Colwell, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Colwell?
The median age in Colwell is 42.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Colwell?
The average commute to work in Colwell is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Colwell?
The unemployment rate in Colwell is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Colwell?
6.3% of adults in Colwell 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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