Living in Dysart, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dysart · Census data 2020–2024
Dysart has 1,519 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $67,695 (10% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $158,300, the median rent is $766/month.
Dysart at a glance
- Population
- 1,519
- Median age
- 39.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $67,695State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $158,300State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $766/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 80.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Dysart a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dysart
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dysart the median home value is $158,300, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $766 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,362 a month in housing costs.
Dysart median household income
The median household income in Dysart is $67,695 and the income per person is $34,423. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Dysart: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 654
- Owner-occupied
- 80.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.1%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.43
Dysart demographics
- Population
- 1,519
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 613
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dysart ›
Education in Dysart
26.5% of adults 25 and older in Dysart have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dysart
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 82.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Dysart vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dysart | 1,519 | $67,695 | $158,300 | $766 |
| Traer | 1,519 | $76,406 | $151,900 | $971 |
| Clutier | 426 | $65,156 | $61,800 | $1,577 |
| Garrison | 286 | $60,313 | $72,900 | $775 |
| La Porte City | 2,071 | $70,500 | $163,200 | $955 |
| Elberon | 143 | $57,188 | $110,000 | — |
| Mount Auburn | 172 | $79,000 | $125,000 | $967 |
| Keystone | 674 | $67,500 | $148,400 | $892 |
| Vinton | 4,948 | $66,495 | $152,300 | $942 |
More for people moving to Dysart
Dysart ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Dysart: FAQ
What is the median household income in Dysart, IA?
The median household income in Dysart is $67,695, 10% 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 Dysart?
The median home value in Dysart is $158,300, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Dysart?
The median gross rent in Dysart is $766 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Dysart, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Dysart?
The median age in Dysart is 39.7 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Dysart?
The average commute to work in Dysart is 23 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dysart?
The unemployment rate in Dysart is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dysart?
26.5% of adults in Dysart 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.
Last updated: