Living in Donnellson, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Donnellson · Census data 2020–2024
Donnellson has 776 residents with a median age of 36.7. The median household income is $54,453 (27% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $147,800, the median rent is $644/month.
Donnellson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Donnellson at a glance
- Population
- 776
- Median age
- 36.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $54,453State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $147,800State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $644/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 71.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Donnellson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 14%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Donnellson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Donnellson the median home value is $147,800, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $644 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,167 a month in housing costs.
Donnellson median household income
The median household income in Donnellson is $54,453 and the income per person is $30,084. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Donnellson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 353
- Owner-occupied
- 71.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.1%
- Vacant
- 10.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.32
Donnellson demographics
- Population
- 776
- Median age
- 36.7
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 24.2%
- Households
- 317
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Donnellson ›
Education in Donnellson
22.8% of adults 25 and older in Donnellson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Donnellson
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 86.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.1%
Donnellson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnellson | 776 | $54,453 | $147,800 | $644 |
| West Point | 840 | $73,125 | $178,700 | $617 |
| Farmington | 540 | $53,333 | $81,400 | $713 |
| Montrose | 744 | $66,250 | $103,500 | $625 |
| Fort Madison | 10,133 | $50,705 | $94,200 | $826 |
| Nauvoo | 931 | $68,750 | $156,700 | $775 |
| Bonaparte | 302 | $40,909 | $69,600 | $492 |
| Denmark | 835 | $136,875 | $194,400 | — |
| Salem | 349 | $51,250 | $85,700 | $922 |
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What is the median household income in Donnellson, IA?
The median household income in Donnellson is $54,453, 27% 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 Donnellson?
The median home value in Donnellson is $147,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Donnellson?
The median gross rent in Donnellson is $644 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Donnellson, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 14%.
What is the median age in Donnellson?
The median age in Donnellson is 36.7 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Donnellson?
The average commute to work in Donnellson is 25 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Donnellson?
The unemployment rate in Donnellson is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Donnellson?
22.8% of adults in Donnellson 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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