Living in Le Grand, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Le Grand · Census data 2020–2024
Le Grand has 720 residents with a median age of 47.5. The median household income is $76,250 (about the same as the Iowa median), the median home value is $145,700, the median rent is $533/month.
Le Grand is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Le Grand at a glance
- Population
- 720
- Median age
- 47.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $76,250State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $145,700State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $533/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Le Grand a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Iowa median; home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Le Grand
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Le Grand the median home value is $145,700, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $533 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,273 a month in housing costs.
Le Grand median household income
The median household income in Le Grand is $76,250 and the income per person is $37,457. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Le Grand: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 384
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.13
Le Grand demographics
- Population
- 720
- Median age
- 47.5
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 28.6%
- Households
- 338
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Le Grand ›
Education in Le Grand
23.4% of adults 25 and older in Le Grand have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Le Grand
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
Le Grand vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Grand | 720 | $76,250 | $145,700 | $533 |
| Montour | 206 | $81,346 | $94,200 | — |
| Marshalltown | 27,626 | $69,068 | $127,700 | $891 |
| Garwin | 571 | $55,714 | $87,600 | $750 |
| Gilman | 623 | $101,136 | $88,700 | $678 |
| Toledo | 1,966 | $53,333 | $118,400 | $887 |
| Haverhill | 142 | $61,607 | $115,300 | — |
| Tama | 3,051 | $68,661 | $106,800 | $832 |
| Laurel | 278 | $61,250 | $103,100 | $666 |
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What is the median household income in Le Grand, IA?
The median household income in Le Grand is $76,250, about the same as 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 Grand?
The median home value in Le Grand is $145,700, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Le Grand?
The median gross rent in Le Grand is $533 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Le Grand, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Iowa median; home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Le Grand?
The median age in Le Grand is 47.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Le Grand?
The average commute to work in Le Grand is 28 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Le Grand?
The unemployment rate in Le Grand is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Le Grand?
23.4% of adults in Le Grand 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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