Living in Davis City, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Davis City · Census data 2020–2024
Davis City has 160 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $36,833 (51% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $54,300.
Davis City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Davis City at a glance
- Population
- 160
- Median age
- 40.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $36,833State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $54,300State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 73.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.8%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Davis City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 20%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Davis City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Davis City the median home value is $54,300, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $788 a month in housing costs.
Davis City median household income
The median household income in Davis City is $36,833 and the income per person is $28,234. 20% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Davis City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 95
- Owner-occupied
- 73.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.3%
- Vacant
- 20%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.11
Davis City demographics
- Population
- 160
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 29.4%
- Households
- 76
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Davis City ›
Education in Davis City
3.8% of adults 25 and older in Davis City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Davis City
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 73.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.6%
Davis City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis City | 160 | $36,833 | $54,300 | — |
| Lamoni | 2,207 | $54,554 | $113,400 | $644 |
| Decatur | 190 | $45,781 | $101,000 | — |
| Leon | 1,899 | $54,231 | $99,800 | $577 |
| Blythedale | 341 | $54,750 | $24,600 | $806 |
| Kellerton | 286 | $46,875 | $59,200 | $598 |
| Cainsville | 212 | $41,667 | $62,000 | $538 |
| Grand River | 166 | $40,156 | $40,000 | — |
| Eagleville | 352 | $41,563 | $81,300 | $542 |
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What is the median household income in Davis City, IA?
The median household income in Davis City is $36,833, 51% 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 Davis City?
The median home value in Davis City is $54,300, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Davis City, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 20%.
What is the median age in Davis City?
The median age in Davis City is 40.7 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Davis City?
The average commute to work in Davis City is 32 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Davis City?
The unemployment rate in Davis City is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Davis City?
3.8% of adults in Davis City 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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