Living in Epworth, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Epworth · Census data 2020–2024
Epworth has 1,894 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $84,271 (12% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $239,900, the median rent is $951/month.
Epworth at a glance
- Population
- 1,894
- Median age
- 32.8State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $84,271State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $239,900State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $951/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 84.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Epworth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Epworth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Epworth the median home value is $239,900, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $951 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,518 a month in housing costs.
Epworth median household income
The median household income in Epworth is $84,271 and the income per person is $34,820. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Epworth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 684
- Owner-occupied
- 84.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.4%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.64
Epworth demographics
- Population
- 1,894
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 669
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Epworth ›
Education in Epworth
29.6% of adults 25 and older in Epworth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Epworth
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 81.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Epworth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epworth | 1,894 | $84,271 | $239,900 | $951 |
| Farley | 1,889 | $97,143 | $266,000 | $991 |
| Peosta | 2,040 | $120,833 | $336,000 | $1,056 |
| Centralia | 117 | $77,500 | $223,100 | $867 |
| Asbury | 5,989 | $124,957 | $339,000 | $1,522 |
| Dyersville | 4,423 | $83,559 | $234,100 | $1,091 |
| Rickardsville | 234 | $102,500 | $246,400 | — |
| Worthington | 431 | $97,500 | $166,800 | — |
| Bernard | 112 | $71,250 | $169,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Epworth, IA?
The median household income in Epworth is $84,271, 12% 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 Epworth?
The median home value in Epworth is $239,900, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Epworth?
The median gross rent in Epworth is $951 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Epworth, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Epworth?
The median age in Epworth is 32.8 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Epworth?
The average commute to work in Epworth is 20 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Epworth?
The unemployment rate in Epworth is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Epworth?
29.6% of adults in Epworth 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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