Living in Le Mars, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Le Mars · Census data 2020–2024
Le Mars has 10,640 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $74,701 (about the same as the Iowa median), the median home value is $219,200, the median rent is $929/month.
Le Mars at a glance
- Population
- 10,640
- Median age
- 39State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $74,701State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $219,200State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $929/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 61.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Le Mars a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Iowa median; home values 5% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Le Mars
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Le Mars the median home value is $219,200, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $929 per month, which is 16.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,336 a month in housing costs.
Le Mars median household income
The median household income in Le Mars is $74,701 and the income per person is $37,904. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Le Mars: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,512
- Owner-occupied
- 61.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.5%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.40
Le Mars demographics
- Population
- 10,640
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 4,342
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Le Mars ›
Education in Le Mars
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Le Mars have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Le Mars
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 82%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Le Mars vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mars | 10,640 | $74,701 | $219,200 | $929 |
| Brunsville | 210 | $45,000 | $129,200 | $1,417 |
| Merrill | 846 | $82,969 | $166,100 | $626 |
| Remsen | 1,823 | $91,477 | $185,900 | $938 |
| Hinton | 931 | $114,531 | $263,100 | $979 |
| Maurice | 206 | $68,750 | $169,800 | $1,063 |
| Ireton | 552 | $71,250 | $156,600 | $1,094 |
| Orange City | 6,426 | $82,122 | $264,000 | $789 |
| Alton | 1,459 | $98,036 | $218,900 | $813 |
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What is the median household income in Le Mars, IA?
The median household income in Le Mars is $74,701, 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 Mars?
The median home value in Le Mars is $219,200, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Le Mars?
The median gross rent in Le Mars is $929 per month, about 16.8% of household income.
Is Le Mars, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Iowa median; home values 5% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Le Mars?
The median age in Le Mars is 39 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Le Mars?
The average commute to work in Le Mars is 16 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Le Mars?
The unemployment rate in Le Mars is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Le Mars?
21.1% of adults in Le Mars 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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