Living in Diamondhead Lake, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Diamondhead Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Diamondhead Lake has 285 residents with a median age of 58.4. The median household income is $148,542 (98% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $411,800.
Diamondhead Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Diamondhead Lake at a glance
- Population
- 285
- Median age
- 58.4State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $148,542State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $411,800State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.6%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Diamondhead Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 98% higher than the Iowa median.
Cons: Home values 98% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Diamondhead Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Diamondhead Lake the median home value is $411,800, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,143 a month in housing costs.
Diamondhead Lake median household income
The median household income in Diamondhead Lake is $148,542 and the income per person is $73,510. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Diamondhead Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 215
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 39.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.19
39.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Diamondhead Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Diamondhead Lake demographics
- Population
- 285
- Median age
- 58.4
- Under 18
- 3.9%
- 65 and older
- 9.1%
- Households
- 130
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Diamondhead Lake ›
Education in Diamondhead Lake
51.6% of adults 25 and older in Diamondhead Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 17.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Diamondhead Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Diamondhead Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamondhead Lake | 285 | $148,542 | $411,800 | — |
| Dexter | 620 | $87,250 | $163,500 | $845 |
| Redfield | 780 | $66,094 | $142,800 | $832 |
| Stuart | 1,655 | $65,000 | $159,500 | $717 |
| Linden | 150 | $107,813 | $112,500 | — |
| Earlham | 1,528 | $115,086 | $267,600 | $770 |
| Menlo | 398 | $77,396 | $107,100 | — |
| Panora | 1,579 | $66,339 | $182,000 | $1,040 |
| De Soto | 1,041 | $97,109 | $227,700 | $1,089 |
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What is the median household income in Diamondhead Lake, IA?
The median household income in Diamondhead Lake is $148,542, 98% 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 Diamondhead Lake?
The median home value in Diamondhead Lake is $411,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Diamondhead Lake, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 98% higher than the Iowa median. Minuses: home values 98% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
What is the median age in Diamondhead Lake?
The median age in Diamondhead Lake is 58.4 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Diamondhead Lake?
The average commute to work in Diamondhead Lake is 42 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Diamondhead Lake?
The unemployment rate in Diamondhead Lake is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Diamondhead Lake?
51.6% of adults in Diamondhead Lake 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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