Living in Holstein, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Holstein · Census data 2020–2024
Holstein has 1,600 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $64,115 (15% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $114,400, the median rent is $848/month.
Holstein at a glance
- Population
- 1,600
- Median age
- 37.4State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $64,115State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $114,400State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $848/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 75.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.6%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Holstein a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Holstein
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Holstein the median home value is $114,400, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $848 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,056 a month in housing costs.
Holstein median household income
The median household income in Holstein is $64,115 and the income per person is $41,701. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Holstein: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 695
- Owner-occupied
- 75.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.9%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.25
Holstein demographics
- Population
- 1,600
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 675
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Holstein ›
Education in Holstein
34.6% of adults 25 and older in Holstein have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Holstein
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Holstein vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holstein | 1,600 | $64,115 | $114,400 | $848 |
| Galva | 447 | $73,750 | $80,400 | $714 |
| Cushing | 243 | $66,875 | $66,000 | $686 |
| Ida Grove | 1,967 | $61,250 | $94,900 | $694 |
| Washta | 180 | $46,979 | $48,600 | $500 |
| Quimby | 286 | $54,375 | $62,100 | $643 |
| Battle Creek | 803 | $59,688 | $73,800 | $480 |
| Correctionville | 761 | $50,192 | $84,700 | $850 |
| Schaller | 775 | $66,510 | $71,500 | $756 |
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What is the median household income in Holstein, IA?
The median household income in Holstein is $64,115, 15% 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 Holstein?
The median home value in Holstein is $114,400, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Holstein?
The median gross rent in Holstein is $848 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Holstein, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
What is the median age in Holstein?
The median age in Holstein is 37.4 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Holstein?
The average commute to work in Holstein is 13 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Holstein?
The unemployment rate in Holstein is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Holstein?
34.6% of adults in Holstein 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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