Living in Elliott, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elliott · Census data 2020–2024
Elliott has 420 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $50,625 (33% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $68,000, the median rent is $725/month.
Elliott is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elliott at a glance
- Population
- 420
- Median age
- 38.2State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $50,625State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $68,000State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $725/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 73.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Elliott a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Elliott
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elliott the median home value is $68,000, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $900 a month in housing costs.
Elliott median household income
The median household income in Elliott is $50,625 and the income per person is $30,430. 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Elliott: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 223
- Owner-occupied
- 73.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.3%
- Vacant
- 14.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.21
Elliott demographics
- Population
- 420
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 190
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elliott ›
Education in Elliott
13.9% of adults 25 and older in Elliott have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elliott
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Elliott vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott | 420 | $50,625 | $68,000 | $725 |
| Griswold | 975 | $55,000 | $98,900 | $907 |
| Red Oak | 5,510 | $50,109 | $99,700 | $812 |
| Lewis | 461 | $36,691 | $49,900 | $838 |
| Stanton | 522 | $66,667 | $113,400 | $750 |
| Henderson | 143 | $54,375 | $77,500 | — |
| Macedonia | 249 | $71,042 | $155,500 | $775 |
| Carson | 834 | $73,403 | $181,400 | $744 |
| Emerson | 570 | $49,063 | $119,500 | $1,034 |
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What is the median household income in Elliott, IA?
The median household income in Elliott is $50,625, 33% 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 Elliott?
The median home value in Elliott is $68,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Elliott?
The median gross rent in Elliott is $725 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Elliott, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
What is the median age in Elliott?
The median age in Elliott is 38.2 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Elliott?
The average commute to work in Elliott is 26 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elliott?
The unemployment rate in Elliott is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elliott?
13.9% of adults in Elliott 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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