Living in Lake Panorama, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Panorama · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Panorama has 928 residents with a median age of 55.9. The median household income is $126,563 (69% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $388,600.
Lake Panorama is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lake Panorama at a glance
- Population
- 928
- Median age
- 55.9State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $126,563State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $388,600State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 95.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.2%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Lake Panorama a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 69% higher than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 87% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lake Panorama
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Panorama the median home value is $388,600, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,384 a month in housing costs.
Lake Panorama median household income
The median household income in Lake Panorama is $126,563 and the income per person is $75,423. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Lake Panorama: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 981
- Owner-occupied
- 95.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.2%
- Vacant
- 58.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.23
58.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lake Panorama has many vacation and second homes.
Lake Panorama demographics
- Population
- 928
- Median age
- 55.9
- Under 18
- 6.8%
- 65 and older
- 34.8%
- Households
- 406
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Panorama ›
Education in Lake Panorama
48.2% of adults 25 and older in Lake Panorama have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 18.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Panorama
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 82.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Lake Panorama vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Panorama | 928 | $126,563 | $388,600 | — |
| Panora | 1,579 | $66,339 | $182,000 | $1,040 |
| Yale | 405 | $54,464 | $80,800 | $775 |
| Guthrie Center | 1,689 | $71,116 | $123,800 | $868 |
| Bagley | 223 | $38,906 | $80,000 | $592 |
| Linden | 150 | $107,813 | $112,500 | — |
| Jamaica | 189 | $52,250 | $67,000 | $498 |
| Bayard | 398 | $57,250 | $65,800 | $894 |
| Dawson | 102 | $65,313 | $92,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lake Panorama, IA?
The median household income in Lake Panorama is $126,563, 69% 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 Lake Panorama?
The median home value in Lake Panorama is $388,600, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Lake Panorama, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 69% higher than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 87% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Lake Panorama?
The median age in Lake Panorama is 55.9 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Lake Panorama?
The average commute to work in Lake Panorama is 37 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Panorama?
The unemployment rate in Lake Panorama is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Panorama?
48.2% of adults in Lake Panorama 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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