Living in Ida Grove, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ida Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Ida Grove has 1,967 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $61,250 (18% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $94,900, the median rent is $694/month.
Ida Grove at a glance
- Population
- 1,967
- Median age
- 42.9State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $61,250State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $94,900State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $694/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 69.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Ida Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 4.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ida Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ida Grove the median home value is $94,900, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $694 per month, which is 17.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,079 a month in housing costs.
Ida Grove median household income
The median household income in Ida Grove is $61,250 and the income per person is $41,298. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Ida Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,143
- Owner-occupied
- 69.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.4%
- Vacant
- 14.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 1.99
Ida Grove demographics
- Population
- 1,967
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 973
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ida Grove ›
Education in Ida Grove
19% of adults 25 and older in Ida Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ida Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Ida Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ida Grove | 1,967 | $61,250 | $94,900 | $694 |
| Arthur | 252 | $53,711 | $50,000 | $676 |
| Battle Creek | 803 | $59,688 | $73,800 | $480 |
| Holstein | 1,600 | $64,115 | $114,400 | $848 |
| Odebolt | 945 | $65,417 | $98,800 | $660 |
| Galva | 447 | $73,750 | $80,400 | $714 |
| Kiron | 249 | $48,750 | $67,600 | $775 |
| Schleswig | 831 | $73,315 | $163,600 | $528 |
| Cushing | 243 | $66,875 | $66,000 | $686 |
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What is the median household income in Ida Grove, IA?
The median household income in Ida Grove is $61,250, 18% 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 Ida Grove?
The median home value in Ida Grove is $94,900, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Ida Grove?
The median gross rent in Ida Grove is $694 per month, about 17.9% of household income.
Is Ida Grove, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 4.1%.
What is the median age in Ida Grove?
The median age in Ida Grove is 42.9 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Ida Grove?
The average commute to work in Ida Grove is 13 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ida Grove?
The unemployment rate in Ida Grove is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ida Grove?
19% of adults in Ida Grove 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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