Living in Harpers Ferry, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harpers Ferry · Census data 2020–2024
Harpers Ferry has 253 residents with a median age of 66.6. The median household income is $44,107 (41% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $174,200.
Harpers Ferry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harpers Ferry at a glance
- Population
- 253
- Median age
- 66.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $44,107State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $174,200State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 95.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Harpers Ferry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harpers Ferry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harpers Ferry the median home value is $174,200, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,185 a month in housing costs.
Harpers Ferry median household income
The median household income in Harpers Ferry is $44,107 and the income per person is $35,871. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Harpers Ferry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 602
- Owner-occupied
- 95.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.8%
- Vacant
- 75.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 1.74
75.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Harpers Ferry has many vacation and second homes.
Harpers Ferry demographics
- Population
- 253
- Median age
- 66.6
- Under 18
- 4.7%
- 65 and older
- 59.7%
- Households
- 145
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harpers Ferry ›
Education in Harpers Ferry
13.2% of adults 25 and older in Harpers Ferry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harpers Ferry
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Harpers Ferry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpers Ferry | 253 | $44,107 | $174,200 | — |
| Lynxville | 105 | $60,625 | $158,300 | $838 |
| Eastman | 398 | $62,500 | $197,700 | $763 |
| Waterville | 137 | $44,750 | $99,000 | — |
| Seneca | 372 | $62,143 | $159,900 | $1,025 |
| Prairie du Chien | 5,491 | $54,268 | $161,300 | $795 |
| Marquette | 443 | $42,292 | $164,400 | $717 |
| Lansing | 1,115 | $65,625 | $167,500 | $579 |
| McGregor | 719 | $57,361 | $161,100 | $615 |
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What is the median household income in Harpers Ferry, IA?
The median household income in Harpers Ferry is $44,107, 41% 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 Harpers Ferry?
The median home value in Harpers Ferry is $174,200, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Harpers Ferry, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Harpers Ferry?
The median age in Harpers Ferry is 66.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Harpers Ferry?
The average commute to work in Harpers Ferry is 34 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harpers Ferry?
The unemployment rate in Harpers Ferry is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harpers Ferry?
13.2% of adults in Harpers Ferry 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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