Living in Imogene, Iowa

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

Imogene has 49 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $68,125 (9% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $49,200.

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

Imogene at a glance

Population
49
Median age
40.5State: 38.6
Median household income
$68,125State: $75,059
Median home value
$49,200State: $208,000
Homeowners
88.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%

Is Imogene a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.1%.

Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Iowa median.

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

Cost of living in Imogene

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Imogene the median home value is $49,200, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Imogene$49,200
Iowa$208,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Iowa$972
United States$1,413

Imogene median household income

The median household income in Imogene is $68,125 and the income per person is $24,302. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).

Median household income

Imogene$68,125
Iowa$75,059
United States$80,734

Housing in Imogene: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
17
Owner-occupied
88.2%
Renter-occupied
11.8%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.88

Imogene demographics

Population
49
Median age
40.5
Under 18
30.6%
65 and older
36.7%
Households
17
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
5.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White83.7%
Hispanic or Latino16.3%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Imogene

14.7% of adults 25 and older in Imogene have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Imogene14.7%
Iowa31.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Imogene

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
—State: 20 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
77.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
70.6%

Imogene vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Imogene49$68,125$49,200—
Randolph235$46,500$90,500$1,094
Essex854$58,095$89,900$598
Shenandoah4,892$59,783$116,700$774
Emerson570$49,063$119,500$1,034
Hastings164$84,375$90,700—
Farragut413$54,688$112,100$670
Malvern1,323$84,223$174,700$839
Tabor877$58,750$204,200$289

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Living in Imogene: FAQ

What is the median household income in Imogene, IA?

The median household income in Imogene is $68,125, 9% 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 Imogene?

The median home value in Imogene is $49,200, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.

Is Imogene, IA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Iowa median.

What is the median age in Imogene?

The median age in Imogene is 40.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).

What is the unemployment rate in Imogene?

The unemployment rate in Imogene is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Imogene?

14.7% of adults in Imogene 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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