Living in Kalona, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kalona · Census data 2020–2024
Kalona has 2,692 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $80,129 (7% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $257,900, the median rent is $853/month.
Kalona at a glance
- Population
- 2,692
- Median age
- 41.4State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $80,129State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $257,900State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $853/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 65.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Kalona a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Kalona
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kalona the median home value is $257,900, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $853 per month, which is 19.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,800 a month in housing costs.
Kalona median household income
The median household income in Kalona is $80,129 and the income per person is $40,605. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Kalona: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,249
- Owner-occupied
- 65.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.2%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.21
Kalona demographics
- Population
- 2,692
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 25.4%
- Households
- 1,189
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kalona ›
Education in Kalona
31.4% of adults 25 and older in Kalona have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kalona
- Unemployment rate
- 0.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 5.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Kalona vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalona | 2,692 | $80,129 | $257,900 | $853 |
| Frytown | 113 | $104,911 | — | — |
| Riverside | 890 | $84,091 | $183,700 | $918 |
| Wellman | 1,454 | $57,560 | $174,500 | $820 |
| Hills | 974 | $83,333 | $240,200 | $1,132 |
| West Chester | 178 | $49,375 | $80,300 | $756 |
| Washington | 7,290 | $55,373 | $152,300 | $968 |
| University Heights | 1,384 | $111,406 | $429,900 | $1,588 |
| Lone Tree | 1,218 | $90,625 | $179,800 | $963 |
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What is the median household income in Kalona, IA?
The median household income in Kalona is $80,129, 7% 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 Kalona?
The median home value in Kalona is $257,900, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Kalona?
The median gross rent in Kalona is $853 per month, about 19.9% of household income.
Is Kalona, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Kalona?
The median age in Kalona is 41.4 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Kalona?
The average commute to work in Kalona is 19 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kalona?
The unemployment rate in Kalona is 0.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kalona?
31.4% of adults in Kalona 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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