Living in Hull, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hull · Census data 2020–2024
Hull has 2,317 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $72,344 (4% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $225,700, the median rent is $535/month.
Hull at a glance
- Population
- 2,317
- Median age
- 36.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $72,344State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $225,700State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $535/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 87.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.2%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Hull a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Iowa median; home values 9% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hull
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hull the median home value is $225,700, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $535 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,555 a month in housing costs.
Hull median household income
The median household income in Hull is $72,344 and the income per person is $38,009. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Hull: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 885
- Owner-occupied
- 87.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.8%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.66
Hull demographics
- Population
- 2,317
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 851
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hull ›
Education in Hull
21.2% of adults 25 and older in Hull have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hull
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Hull vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 2,317 | $72,344 | $225,700 | $535 |
| Boyden | 757 | $88,125 | $177,700 | $756 |
| Rock Valley | 4,059 | $76,250 | $231,200 | $1,142 |
| Doon | 529 | $63,750 | $198,900 | $510 |
| Sioux Center | 8,454 | $92,983 | $290,800 | — |
| Matlock | 144 | $83,365 | $95,000 | — |
| George | 1,064 | $57,941 | $133,100 | $810 |
| Alvord | 173 | $73,594 | $93,000 | — |
| Orange City | 6,426 | $82,122 | $264,000 | $789 |
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What is the median household income in Hull, IA?
The median household income in Hull is $72,344, 4% 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 Hull?
The median home value in Hull is $225,700, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Hull?
The median gross rent in Hull is $535 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Hull, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Iowa median; home values 9% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Hull?
The median age in Hull is 36.3 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Hull?
The average commute to work in Hull is 14 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hull?
The unemployment rate in Hull is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hull?
21.2% of adults in Hull 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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