Living in De Soto, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of De Soto · Census data 2020–2024
De Soto has 1,041 residents with a median age of 32. The median household income is $97,109 (29% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $227,700, the median rent is $1,089/month.
De Soto is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
De Soto at a glance
- Population
- 1,041
- Median age
- 32State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $97,109State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $227,700State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,089/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is De Soto a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in De Soto
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In De Soto the median home value is $227,700, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,089 per month, which is 18.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,656 a month in housing costs.
De Soto median household income
The median household income in De Soto is $97,109 and the income per person is $36,588. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in De Soto: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 417
- Owner-occupied
- 84.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.2%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.68
De Soto demographics
- Population
- 1,041
- Median age
- 32
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 389
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of De Soto ›
Education in De Soto
28.9% of adults 25 and older in De Soto have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in De Soto
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
De Soto vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Soto | 1,041 | $97,109 | $227,700 | $1,089 |
| Van Meter | 1,628 | $135,139 | $264,000 | $1,063 |
| Adel | 6,430 | $95,250 | $327,900 | $926 |
| Earlham | 1,528 | $115,086 | $267,600 | $770 |
| Waukee | 29,236 | $101,029 | $350,500 | $1,383 |
| Redfield | 780 | $66,094 | $142,800 | $832 |
| Dallas Center | 2,161 | $95,854 | $246,800 | $1,120 |
| Dexter | 620 | $87,250 | $163,500 | $845 |
| West Des Moines | 71,083 | $86,594 | $309,000 | $1,237 |
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What is the median household income in De Soto, IA?
The median household income in De Soto is $97,109, 29% higher 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 De Soto?
The median home value in De Soto is $227,700, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in De Soto?
The median gross rent in De Soto is $1,089 per month, about 18.5% of household income.
Is De Soto, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in De Soto?
The median age in De Soto is 32 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in De Soto?
The average commute to work in De Soto is 32 minutes; 14.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in De Soto?
The unemployment rate in De Soto is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is De Soto?
28.9% of adults in De Soto 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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