Living in Cumberland, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cumberland · Census data 2020–2024
Cumberland has 302 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $47,083 (37% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $62,900, the median rent is $838/month.
Cumberland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cumberland at a glance
- Population
- 302
- Median age
- 43.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $47,083State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $62,900State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $838/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 70.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.2%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Cumberland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Cumberland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cumberland the median home value is $62,900, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, which is 40.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $590 a month in housing costs.
Cumberland median household income
The median household income in Cumberland is $47,083 and the income per person is $22,460. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Cumberland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 117
- Owner-occupied
- 70.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.2%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.67
Cumberland demographics
- Population
- 302
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 113
- Foreign-born
- 15.2%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cumberland ›
Education in Cumberland
5.2% of adults 25 and older in Cumberland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cumberland
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 92.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Cumberland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 302 | $47,083 | $62,900 | $838 |
| Massena | 383 | $61,827 | $101,000 | $584 |
| Bridgewater | 124 | $59,167 | $56,700 | $625 |
| Lewis | 461 | $36,691 | $49,900 | $838 |
| Atlantic | 6,763 | $61,141 | $149,900 | $764 |
| Anita | 957 | $66,307 | $134,400 | $579 |
| Griswold | 975 | $55,000 | $98,900 | $907 |
| Fontanelle | 615 | $67,750 | $103,000 | $867 |
| Elliott | 420 | $50,625 | $68,000 | $725 |
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What is the median household income in Cumberland, IA?
The median household income in Cumberland is $47,083, 37% 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 Cumberland?
The median home value in Cumberland is $62,900, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Cumberland?
The median gross rent in Cumberland is $838 per month, about 40.8% of household income.
Is Cumberland, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
What is the median age in Cumberland?
The median age in Cumberland is 43.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Cumberland?
The average commute to work in Cumberland is 18 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cumberland?
The unemployment rate in Cumberland is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cumberland?
5.2% of adults in Cumberland 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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