Living in Hansell, Iowa

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hansell · Census data 2020–2024

Hansell has 83 residents with a median age of 30.5. The median household income is $71,667 (5% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $75,000, the median rent is $650/month.

Hansell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Hansell at a glance

Population
83
Median age
30.5State: 38.6
Median household income
$71,667State: $75,059
Median home value
$75,000State: $208,000
Median rent
$650/moState: $972
Homeowners
70%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
Average commute
20 min

Is Hansell a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.4%.

Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Iowa median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Hansell

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hansell the median home value is $75,000, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $988 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Hansell$75,000
Iowa$208,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Hansell$650
Iowa$972
United States$1,413

Hansell median household income

The median household income in Hansell is $71,667 and the income per person is $36,081. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).

Median household income

Hansell$71,667
Iowa$75,059
United States$80,734

Housing in Hansell: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
40
Owner-occupied
70%
Renter-occupied
30%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1960
Average household size
2.08

Hansell demographics

Population
83
Median age
30.5
Under 18
22.9%
65 and older
20.5%
Households
40
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
9.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hansell ›

Education in Hansell

14.6% of adults 25 and older in Hansell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Hansell14.6%
Iowa31.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Hansell

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
20 minState: 20 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
89.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
8.7%
Homes with broadband
80%

Hansell vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Hansell83$71,667$75,000$650
Hampton4,306$47,088$99,400$631
Geneva152$56,250$61,400$669
Dumont783$58,214$74,800$525
Chapin137$73,091$94,000—
Bristow197$107,542$65,000$358
Sheffield1,053$54,458$151,000$700
Latimer681$61,042$110,800$1,005
Coulter228$62,917$90,000$693

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Living in Hansell: FAQ

What is the median household income in Hansell, IA?

The median household income in Hansell is $71,667, 5% 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 Hansell?

The median home value in Hansell is $75,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.

How much is rent in Hansell?

The median gross rent in Hansell is $650 per month, about 9% of household income.

Is Hansell, IA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Iowa median.

What is the median age in Hansell?

The median age in Hansell is 30.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).

How long is the commute in Hansell?

The average commute to work in Hansell is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Hansell?

The unemployment rate in Hansell is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Hansell?

14.6% of adults in Hansell 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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