Living in Hinton, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hinton · Census data 2020–2024
Hinton has 931 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $114,531 (53% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $263,100, the median rent is $979/month.
Hinton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hinton at a glance
- Population
- 931
- Median age
- 41.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $114,531State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $263,100State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $979/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Hinton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 53% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 1.4%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hinton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hinton the median home value is $263,100, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $979 per month, which is 21.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,658 a month in housing costs.
Hinton median household income
The median household income in Hinton is $114,531 and the income per person is $47,652. 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Hinton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 371
- Owner-occupied
- 73.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.6%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.58
Hinton demographics
- Population
- 931
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 361
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hinton ›
Education in Hinton
28.2% of adults 25 and older in Hinton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hinton
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 84.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Hinton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinton | 931 | $114,531 | $263,100 | $979 |
| Merrill | 846 | $82,969 | $166,100 | $626 |
| Sioux City | 86,101 | $68,906 | $173,600 | $976 |
| Lawton | 790 | $86,875 | $254,200 | $959 |
| North Sioux City | 3,045 | $71,908 | $269,800 | $1,098 |
| South Sioux City | 13,907 | $68,223 | $174,700 | $1,127 |
| Le Mars | 10,640 | $74,701 | $219,200 | $929 |
| Brunsville | 210 | $45,000 | $129,200 | $1,417 |
| Dakota Dunes | 3,936 | $136,125 | $565,600 | $1,225 |
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What is the median household income in Hinton, IA?
The median household income in Hinton is $114,531, 53% higher 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 Hinton?
The median home value in Hinton is $263,100, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Hinton?
The median gross rent in Hinton is $979 per month, about 21.4% of household income.
Is Hinton, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 53% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 1.4%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
What is the median age in Hinton?
The median age in Hinton is 41.3 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Hinton?
The average commute to work in Hinton is 22 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hinton?
The unemployment rate in Hinton is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hinton?
28.2% of adults in Hinton 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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