Living in Lamoni, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lamoni · Census data 2020–2024
Lamoni has 2,207 residents with a median age of 25.5. The median household income is $54,554 (27% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $113,400, the median rent is $644/month.
Lamoni at a glance
- Population
- 2,207
- Median age
- 25.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $54,554State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $113,400State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $644/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 57.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.9%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Lamoni a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lamoni
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lamoni the median home value is $113,400, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $644 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,034 a month in housing costs.
Lamoni median household income
The median household income in Lamoni is $54,554 and the income per person is $26,948. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Lamoni: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 876
- Owner-occupied
- 57.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.7%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.27
Lamoni demographics
- Population
- 2,207
- Median age
- 25.5
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 751
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lamoni ›
Education in Lamoni
41.9% of adults 25 and older in Lamoni have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 28.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lamoni
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 65.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 17.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Lamoni vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamoni | 2,207 | $54,554 | $113,400 | $644 |
| Davis City | 160 | $36,833 | $54,300 | — |
| Kellerton | 286 | $46,875 | $59,200 | $598 |
| Decatur | 190 | $45,781 | $101,000 | — |
| Blythedale | 341 | $54,750 | $24,600 | $806 |
| Eagleville | 352 | $41,563 | $81,300 | $542 |
| Leon | 1,899 | $54,231 | $99,800 | $577 |
| Grand River | 166 | $40,156 | $40,000 | — |
| Cainsville | 212 | $41,667 | $62,000 | $538 |
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What is the median household income in Lamoni, IA?
The median household income in Lamoni is $54,554, 27% 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 Lamoni?
The median home value in Lamoni is $113,400, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Lamoni?
The median gross rent in Lamoni is $644 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is Lamoni, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
What is the median age in Lamoni?
The median age in Lamoni is 25.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Lamoni?
The average commute to work in Lamoni is 13 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lamoni?
The unemployment rate in Lamoni is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lamoni?
41.9% of adults in Lamoni 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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