Living in George, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of George · Census data 2020–2024
George has 1,064 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $57,941 (23% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $133,100, the median rent is $810/month.
George is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
George at a glance
- Population
- 1,064
- Median age
- 46.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $57,941State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $133,100State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $810/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 77.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is George a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in George
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In George the median home value is $133,100, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,009 a month in housing costs.
George median household income
The median household income in George is $57,941 and the income per person is $32,369. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in George: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 474
- Owner-occupied
- 77.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.5%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.24
George demographics
- Population
- 1,064
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 31.3%
- Households
- 458
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of George ›
Education in George
20.4% of adults 25 and older in George have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in George
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 86.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
George vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George | 1,064 | $57,941 | $133,100 | $810 |
| Matlock | 144 | $83,365 | $95,000 | — |
| Little Rock | 395 | $68,194 | $85,800 | $638 |
| Rock Rapids | 2,661 | $63,942 | $206,700 | $812 |
| Boyden | 757 | $88,125 | $177,700 | $756 |
| Ashton | 461 | $57,375 | $98,800 | $900 |
| Doon | 529 | $63,750 | $198,900 | $510 |
| Ellsworth | 428 | $56,875 | $86,200 | $625 |
| Hull | 2,317 | $72,344 | $225,700 | $535 |
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What is the median household income in George, IA?
The median household income in George is $57,941, 23% 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 George?
The median home value in George is $133,100, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in George?
The median gross rent in George is $810 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is George, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
What is the median age in George?
The median age in George is 46.1 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in George?
The average commute to work in George is 22 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in George?
The unemployment rate in George is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is George?
20.4% of adults in George 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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