Living in Leon, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leon · Census data 2020–2024
Leon has 1,899 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $54,231 (28% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $99,800, the median rent is $577/month.
Leon at a glance
- Population
- 1,899
- Median age
- 38.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $54,231State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $99,800State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $577/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 51.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Leon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Leon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leon the median home value is $99,800, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $577 per month, which is 15.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,158 a month in housing costs.
Leon median household income
The median household income in Leon is $54,231 and the income per person is $26,777. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Leon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,006
- Owner-occupied
- 51.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.5%
- Vacant
- 18.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.24
Leon demographics
- Population
- 1,899
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 818
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leon ›
Education in Leon
13.9% of adults 25 and older in Leon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leon
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 81%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.5%
Leon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon | 1,899 | $54,231 | $99,800 | $577 |
| Decatur | 190 | $45,781 | $101,000 | — |
| Davis City | 160 | $36,833 | $54,300 | — |
| Van Wert | 188 | $74,375 | $66,800 | $775 |
| Garden Grove | 171 | $34,000 | $46,100 | $530 |
| Grand River | 166 | $40,156 | $40,000 | — |
| Lamoni | 2,207 | $54,554 | $113,400 | $644 |
| Kellerton | 286 | $46,875 | $59,200 | $598 |
| Humeston | 551 | $58,836 | $83,100 | $542 |
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What is the median household income in Leon, IA?
The median household income in Leon is $54,231, 28% 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 Leon?
The median home value in Leon is $99,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Leon?
The median gross rent in Leon is $577 per month, about 15.9% of household income.
Is Leon, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 10.7%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Leon?
The median age in Leon is 38.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Leon?
The average commute to work in Leon is 27 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leon?
The unemployment rate in Leon is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leon?
13.9% of adults in Leon 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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