Living in Hornick, Iowa

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hornick · Census data 2020–2024

Hornick has 340 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $85,938 (14% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $113,300.

Hornick is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Hornick at a glance

Population
340
Median age
32.8State: 38.6
Median household income
$85,938State: $75,059
Median home value
$113,300State: $208,000
Homeowners
94.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
Average commute
28 min

Is Hornick a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Iowa median; home values 46% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 6%.

Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Hornick

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hornick the median home value is $113,300, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,350 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Hornick$113,300
Iowa$208,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Iowa$972
United States$1,413

Hornick median household income

The median household income in Hornick is $85,938 and the income per person is $30,641. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).

Median household income

Hornick$85,938
Iowa$75,059
United States$80,734

Housing in Hornick: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
126
Owner-occupied
94.7%
Renter-occupied
5.3%
Vacant
10.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
3.01

Hornick demographics

Population
340
Median age
32.8
Under 18
33.5%
65 and older
14.1%
Households
113
Foreign-born
4.1%
Veterans
12.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White97.6%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hornick ›

Education in Hornick

7.7% of adults 25 and older in Hornick have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Hornick7.7%
Iowa31.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Hornick

Unemployment rate
1.9%State: 3.6%
Average commute
28 minState: 20 min
Work from home
5.6%
Drive alone
74.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.9%
Homes with broadband
98.2%

Hornick vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Hornick340$85,938$113,300—
Sloan1,018$68,125$205,900$755
Whiting777$73,333$113,800$923
Smithland137$98,750$85,000$725
Salix402$62,500$161,400$950
Bronson312$86,458$168,800$1,375
Onawa2,839$62,143$145,800$1,037
Castana162$55,469$74,400$638
Turin131$94,129$95,000—

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Living in Hornick: FAQ

What is the median household income in Hornick, IA?

The median household income in Hornick is $85,938, 14% 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 Hornick?

The median home value in Hornick is $113,300, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.

Is Hornick, IA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Iowa median; home values 46% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes.

What is the median age in Hornick?

The median age in Hornick is 32.8 years (Iowa: 38.6).

How long is the commute in Hornick?

The average commute to work in Hornick is 28 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Hornick?

The unemployment rate in Hornick is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Hornick?

7.7% of adults in Hornick 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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