Living in Le Claire, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Le Claire · Census data 2020–2024
Le Claire has 4,735 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $104,844 (40% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $318,700, the median rent is $1,563/month.
Le Claire at a glance
- Population
- 4,735
- Median age
- 36.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $104,844State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $318,700State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,563/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 74.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Le Claire a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 53% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Le Claire
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Le Claire the median home value is $318,700, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,563 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,926 a month in housing costs.
Le Claire median household income
The median household income in Le Claire is $104,844 and the income per person is $46,532. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Le Claire: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,888
- Owner-occupied
- 74.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.7%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.85
Le Claire demographics
- Population
- 4,735
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 34.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 1,662
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Le Claire ›
Education in Le Claire
44.1% of adults 25 and older in Le Claire have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 16.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Le Claire
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Le Claire vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Claire | 4,735 | $104,844 | $318,700 | $1,563 |
| Rapids City | 980 | $83,125 | $203,700 | — |
| Hampton | 1,926 | $90,406 | $184,900 | $941 |
| Port Byron | 1,854 | $111,667 | $278,200 | $525 |
| Campbell's Island | 203 | $70,531 | $155,100 | — |
| Panorama Park | 145 | $95,625 | $159,600 | — |
| Princeton | 794 | $87,188 | $266,200 | $600 |
| East Moline | 20,904 | $61,779 | $134,600 | $868 |
| Bettendorf | 39,647 | $100,495 | $306,500 | $1,187 |
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What is the median household income in Le Claire, IA?
The median household income in Le Claire is $104,844, 40% 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 Le Claire?
The median home value in Le Claire is $318,700, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Le Claire?
The median gross rent in Le Claire is $1,563 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Le Claire, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 53% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
What is the median age in Le Claire?
The median age in Le Claire is 36.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Le Claire?
The average commute to work in Le Claire is 22 minutes; 14.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Le Claire?
The unemployment rate in Le Claire is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Le Claire?
44.1% of adults in Le Claire 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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