Living in Lewis, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lewis · Census data 2020–2024
Lewis has 461 residents with a median age of 58.6. The median household income is $36,691 (51% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $49,900, the median rent is $838/month.
Lewis is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lewis at a glance
- Population
- 461
- Median age
- 58.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $36,691State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $49,900State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $838/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 85.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.2%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Lewis a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lewis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lewis the median home value is $49,900, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, which is 18.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $868 a month in housing costs.
Lewis median household income
The median household income in Lewis is $36,691 and the income per person is $25,855. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Lewis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 247
- Owner-occupied
- 85.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.8%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.00
Lewis demographics
- Population
- 461
- Median age
- 58.6
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 31.7%
- Households
- 230
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lewis ›
Education in Lewis
5.2% of adults 25 and older in Lewis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lewis
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 84%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Lewis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis | 461 | $36,691 | $49,900 | $838 |
| Griswold | 975 | $55,000 | $98,900 | $907 |
| Atlantic | 6,763 | $61,141 | $149,900 | $764 |
| Cumberland | 302 | $47,083 | $62,900 | $838 |
| Elliott | 420 | $50,625 | $68,000 | $725 |
| Walnut | 1,342 | $62,500 | $115,900 | $874 |
| Hancock | 216 | $82,083 | $98,600 | $922 |
| Oakland | 1,408 | $81,354 | $160,200 | $878 |
| Massena | 383 | $61,827 | $101,000 | $584 |
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What is the median household income in Lewis, IA?
The median household income in Lewis is $36,691, 51% 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 Lewis?
The median home value in Lewis is $49,900, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Lewis?
The median gross rent in Lewis is $838 per month, about 18.3% of household income.
Is Lewis, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
What is the median age in Lewis?
The median age in Lewis is 58.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Lewis?
The average commute to work in Lewis is 18 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lewis?
The unemployment rate in Lewis is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lewis?
5.2% of adults in Lewis 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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