Living in Earlham, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Earlham · Census data 2020–2024
Earlham has 1,528 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $115,086 (53% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $267,600, the median rent is $770/month.
Earlham at a glance
- Population
- 1,528
- Median age
- 43State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $115,086State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $267,600State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $770/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Earlham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 53% higher than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 29% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Earlham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Earlham the median home value is $267,600, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $770 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,683 a month in housing costs.
Earlham median household income
The median household income in Earlham is $115,086 and the income per person is $43,209. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Earlham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 657
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.6%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.45
Earlham demographics
- Population
- 1,528
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 10.3%
- Households
- 624
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Earlham ›
Education in Earlham
32.2% of adults 25 and older in Earlham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Earlham
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Earlham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham | 1,528 | $115,086 | $267,600 | $770 |
| Dexter | 620 | $87,250 | $163,500 | $845 |
| De Soto | 1,041 | $97,109 | $227,700 | $1,089 |
| Redfield | 780 | $66,094 | $142,800 | $832 |
| Diamondhead Lake | 285 | $148,542 | $411,800 | — |
| Van Meter | 1,628 | $135,139 | $264,000 | $1,063 |
| Adel | 6,430 | $95,250 | $327,900 | $926 |
| Stuart | 1,655 | $65,000 | $159,500 | $717 |
| Winterset | 5,416 | $67,708 | $192,500 | $1,095 |
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What is the median household income in Earlham, IA?
The median household income in Earlham is $115,086, 53% 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 Earlham?
The median home value in Earlham is $267,600, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Earlham?
The median gross rent in Earlham is $770 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Earlham, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 53% higher than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 29% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
What is the median age in Earlham?
The median age in Earlham is 43 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Earlham?
The average commute to work in Earlham is 28 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Earlham?
The unemployment rate in Earlham is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Earlham?
32.2% of adults in Earlham 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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