Living in Humboldt, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Humboldt · Census data 2020–2024
Humboldt has 4,771 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $74,500 (about the same as the Iowa median), the median home value is $173,600, the median rent is $740/month.
Humboldt at a glance
- Population
- 4,771
- Median age
- 39.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $74,500State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $173,600State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $740/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 69.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Humboldt a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Iowa median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Humboldt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Humboldt the median home value is $173,600, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, which is 20.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,322 a month in housing costs.
Humboldt median household income
The median household income in Humboldt is $74,500 and the income per person is $43,025. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Humboldt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,135
- Owner-occupied
- 69.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.8%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.29
Humboldt demographics
- Population
- 4,771
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.8%
- Households
- 2,026
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Humboldt ›
Education in Humboldt
25% of adults 25 and older in Humboldt have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Humboldt
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Humboldt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt | 4,771 | $74,500 | $173,600 | $740 |
| Dakota City | 752 | $60,417 | $119,800 | $965 |
| Rutland | 120 | $85,625 | $50,000 | $775 |
| Badger | 433 | $72,750 | $142,800 | $750 |
| Thor | 257 | $57,305 | $101,800 | $1,075 |
| Livermore | 416 | $66,250 | $71,500 | $845 |
| Bode | 379 | $59,531 | $75,700 | $647 |
| Gilmore City | 748 | $53,375 | $83,900 | — |
| Clare | 128 | $80,417 | $72,500 | $656 |
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What is the median household income in Humboldt, IA?
The median household income in Humboldt is $74,500, about the same as 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 Humboldt?
The median home value in Humboldt is $173,600, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Humboldt?
The median gross rent in Humboldt is $740 per month, about 20.5% of household income.
Is Humboldt, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Iowa median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
What is the median age in Humboldt?
The median age in Humboldt is 39.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Humboldt?
The average commute to work in Humboldt is 18 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Humboldt?
The unemployment rate in Humboldt is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Humboldt?
25% of adults in Humboldt 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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