Living in Hiawatha, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hiawatha · Census data 2020–2024
Hiawatha has 7,206 residents with a median age of 32.4. The median household income is $66,270 (12% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $216,900, the median rent is $855/month.
Hiawatha at a glance
- Population
- 7,206
- Median age
- 32.4State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $66,270State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $216,900State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $855/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.4%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Hiawatha a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Iowa median; home values 4% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Hiawatha
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hiawatha the median home value is $216,900, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $855 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,686 a month in housing costs.
Hiawatha median household income
The median household income in Hiawatha is $66,270 and the income per person is $45,211. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Hiawatha: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,183
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.42
Hiawatha demographics
- Population
- 7,206
- Median age
- 32.4
- Under 18
- 28.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 2,936
- Foreign-born
- 8.5%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hiawatha ›
Education in Hiawatha
32.4% of adults 25 and older in Hiawatha have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hiawatha
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Hiawatha vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha | 7,206 | $66,270 | $216,900 | $855 |
| Robins | 3,332 | $122,262 | $413,400 | $956 |
| Marion | 41,896 | $86,743 | $241,700 | $961 |
| Palo | 1,438 | $106,375 | $282,400 | $717 |
| Cedar Rapids | 137,264 | $70,424 | $187,100 | $967 |
| Alburnett | 795 | $105,357 | $199,200 | $591 |
| Atkins | 2,225 | $112,138 | $314,900 | $604 |
| Shellsburg | 868 | $70,179 | $175,800 | $967 |
| Center Point | 2,562 | $95,192 | $212,400 | $798 |
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What is the median household income in Hiawatha, IA?
The median household income in Hiawatha is $66,270, 12% 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 Hiawatha?
The median home value in Hiawatha is $216,900, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Hiawatha?
The median gross rent in Hiawatha is $855 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Hiawatha, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Iowa median; home values 4% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in Hiawatha?
The median age in Hiawatha is 32.4 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Hiawatha?
The average commute to work in Hiawatha is 16 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hiawatha?
The unemployment rate in Hiawatha is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hiawatha?
32.4% of adults in Hiawatha 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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