Living in Holiday Lake, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Holiday Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Holiday Lake has 397 residents with a median age of 48.2. The median household income is $82,868 (10% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $284,800.
Holiday Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Holiday Lake at a glance
- Population
- 397
- Median age
- 48.2State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $82,868State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $284,800State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 97.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.2%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Holiday Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Holiday Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Holiday Lake the median home value is $284,800, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,558 a month in housing costs.
Holiday Lake median household income
The median household income in Holiday Lake is $82,868 and the income per person is $59,838. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Holiday Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 511
- Owner-occupied
- 97.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.4%
- Vacant
- 51.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 1.59
51.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Holiday Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Holiday Lake demographics
- Population
- 397
- Median age
- 48.2
- Under 18
- 6.5%
- 65 and older
- 29.5%
- Households
- 249
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Holiday Lake ›
Education in Holiday Lake
37.2% of adults 25 and older in Holiday Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Holiday Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 88.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Holiday Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Lake | 397 | $82,868 | $284,800 | — |
| Brooklyn | 1,459 | $73,438 | $137,100 | $832 |
| Hartwick | 114 | $83,750 | $90,000 | — |
| Chelsea | 404 | $40,313 | $43,500 | — |
| Malcom | 221 | $76,750 | $109,800 | $638 |
| Victor | 987 | $74,000 | $116,600 | $717 |
| Belle Plaine | 2,380 | $73,656 | $113,900 | $890 |
| Tama | 3,051 | $68,661 | $106,800 | $832 |
| Toledo | 1,966 | $53,333 | $118,400 | $887 |
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What is the median household income in Holiday Lake, IA?
The median household income in Holiday Lake is $82,868, 10% 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 Holiday Lake?
The median home value in Holiday Lake is $284,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Holiday Lake, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Holiday Lake?
The median age in Holiday Lake is 48.2 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Holiday Lake?
The average commute to work in Holiday Lake is 34 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Holiday Lake?
The unemployment rate in Holiday Lake is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Holiday Lake?
37.2% of adults in Holiday Lake 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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