Living in Denver, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Denver · Census data 2020–2024
Denver has 2,379 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $92,000 (23% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $229,200, the median rent is $859/month.
Denver at a glance
- Population
- 2,379
- Median age
- 35State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $92,000State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $229,200State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $859/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 82.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.2%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Denver a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Denver
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Denver the median home value is $229,200, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $859 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,623 a month in housing costs.
Denver median household income
The median household income in Denver is $92,000 and the income per person is $37,064. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Denver: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 888
- Owner-occupied
- 82.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.6%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.77
Denver demographics
- Population
- 2,379
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 31.9%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 846
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Denver ›
Education in Denver
41.2% of adults 25 and older in Denver have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Denver
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 84.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Denver vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 2,379 | $92,000 | $229,200 | $859 |
| Readlyn | 736 | $86,103 | $168,400 | $588 |
| Janesville | 917 | $103,542 | $221,700 | $717 |
| Waverly | 10,494 | $80,284 | $223,300 | $1,057 |
| Tripoli | 1,156 | $78,324 | $120,500 | $940 |
| Dunkerton | 821 | $86,413 | $189,700 | $514 |
| Cedar Falls | 40,888 | $76,987 | $263,600 | $1,203 |
| Waterloo | 67,008 | $57,480 | $152,600 | $923 |
| Shell Rock | 1,625 | $78,657 | $163,100 | $931 |
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What is the median household income in Denver, IA?
The median household income in Denver is $92,000, 23% 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 Denver?
The median home value in Denver is $229,200, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Denver?
The median gross rent in Denver is $859 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Denver, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Denver?
The median age in Denver is 35 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Denver?
The average commute to work in Denver is 18 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Denver?
The unemployment rate in Denver is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Denver?
41.2% of adults in Denver 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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