Living in Greene, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Greene · Census data 2020–2024
Greene has 1,339 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $56,335 (25% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $120,700, the median rent is $1,054/month.
Greene is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Greene at a glance
- Population
- 1,339
- Median age
- 41.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $56,335State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $120,700State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,054/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 73.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Greene a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Greene
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Greene the median home value is $120,700, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,054 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,365 a month in housing costs.
Greene median household income
The median household income in Greene is $56,335 and the income per person is $31,775. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Greene: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 665
- Owner-occupied
- 73.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.3%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.25
Greene demographics
- Population
- 1,339
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 33.7%
- Households
- 585
- Foreign-born
- 8.1%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Greene ›
Education in Greene
29.7% of adults 25 and older in Greene have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Greene
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 70.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Greene vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene | 1,339 | $56,335 | $120,700 | $1,054 |
| Marble Rock | 191 | $65,625 | $76,000 | $822 |
| Allison | 929 | $64,063 | $111,500 | $740 |
| Bristow | 197 | $107,542 | $65,000 | $358 |
| Clarksville | 1,237 | $62,917 | $125,900 | $728 |
| Rockford | 839 | $65,428 | $94,600 | $831 |
| Dumont | 783 | $58,214 | $74,800 | $525 |
| Charles City | 7,232 | $59,180 | $115,400 | $735 |
| Nashua | 1,622 | $66,597 | $129,600 | $756 |
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What is the median household income in Greene, IA?
The median household income in Greene is $56,335, 25% 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 Greene?
The median home value in Greene is $120,700, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Greene?
The median gross rent in Greene is $1,054 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Greene, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
What is the median age in Greene?
The median age in Greene is 41.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Greene?
The average commute to work in Greene is 28 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Greene?
The unemployment rate in Greene is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Greene?
29.7% of adults in Greene 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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