Living in Lambs Grove, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lambs Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Lambs Grove has 181 residents with a median age of 56.8. The median household income is $93,750 (25% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $200,000.
Lambs Grove is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lambs Grove at a glance
- Population
- 181
- Median age
- 56.8State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $93,750State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $200,000State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 94.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Lambs Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Iowa median; home values 4% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lambs Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lambs Grove the median home value is $200,000, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,525 a month in housing costs.
Lambs Grove median household income
The median household income in Lambs Grove is $93,750 and the income per person is $43,206. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Lambs Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 72
- Owner-occupied
- 94.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.51
Lambs Grove demographics
- Population
- 181
- Median age
- 56.8
- Under 18
- 13.8%
- 65 and older
- 28.2%
- Households
- 72
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lambs Grove ›
Education in Lambs Grove
13.9% of adults 25 and older in Lambs Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lambs Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 30.1%
- Drive alone
- 68.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
Lambs Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambs Grove | 181 | $93,750 | $200,000 | — |
| Newton | 15,700 | $57,771 | $153,700 | $819 |
| Colfax | 2,210 | $79,318 | $178,000 | $789 |
| Reasnor | 152 | $69,063 | $89,200 | $1,125 |
| Kellogg | 676 | $36,944 | $115,800 | $804 |
| Baxter | 1,247 | $60,952 | $166,700 | $900 |
| Prairie City | 1,711 | $78,295 | $190,600 | $800 |
| Mingo | 328 | $71,000 | $144,300 | $734 |
| Monroe | 2,120 | $80,375 | $177,200 | $817 |
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What is the median household income in Lambs Grove, IA?
The median household income in Lambs Grove is $93,750, 25% 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 Lambs Grove?
The median home value in Lambs Grove is $200,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Lambs Grove, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Iowa median; home values 4% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 9%.
What is the median age in Lambs Grove?
The median age in Lambs Grove is 56.8 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Lambs Grove?
The average commute to work in Lambs Grove is 24 minutes; 30.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lambs Grove?
The unemployment rate in Lambs Grove is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lambs Grove?
13.9% of adults in Lambs 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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