Living in Estherville, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Estherville · Census data 2020–2024
Estherville has 5,839 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $54,124 (28% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $101,400, the median rent is $754/month.
Estherville at a glance
- Population
- 5,839
- Median age
- 40.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $54,124State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $101,400State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $754/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 73.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Estherville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Estherville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Estherville the median home value is $101,400, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $754 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,025 a month in housing costs.
Estherville median household income
The median household income in Estherville is $54,124 and the income per person is $30,271. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Estherville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,778
- Owner-occupied
- 73.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.3%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.12
Estherville demographics
- Population
- 5,839
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 22.8%
- Households
- 2,547
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Estherville ›
Education in Estherville
13.3% of adults 25 and older in Estherville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Estherville
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Estherville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estherville | 5,839 | $54,124 | $101,400 | $754 |
| Wallingford | 128 | $71,250 | $63,600 | — |
| Superior | 111 | $75,625 | $82,900 | — |
| Terril | 290 | $43,889 | $95,500 | $625 |
| Dunnell | 177 | $31,786 | $51,300 | — |
| Dolliver | 161 | $90,000 | $59,000 | — |
| Graettinger | 1,096 | $82,417 | $88,500 | $518 |
| Orleans | 527 | $74,750 | $573,200 | — |
| Ceylon | 259 | $40,208 | $43,500 | — |
More for people moving to Estherville
Estherville ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Estherville: FAQ
What is the median household income in Estherville, IA?
The median household income in Estherville is $54,124, 28% 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 Estherville?
The median home value in Estherville is $101,400, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Estherville?
The median gross rent in Estherville is $754 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is Estherville, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in Estherville?
The median age in Estherville is 40.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Estherville?
The average commute to work in Estherville is 22 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Estherville?
The unemployment rate in Estherville is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Estherville?
13.3% of adults in Estherville 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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