Living in Livermore, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Livermore · Census data 2020–2024
Livermore has 416 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $66,250 (12% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $71,500, the median rent is $845/month.
Livermore is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Livermore at a glance
- Population
- 416
- Median age
- 32.8State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $66,250State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $71,500State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $845/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 77.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Livermore a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 19%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Livermore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Livermore the median home value is $71,500, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $845 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $995 a month in housing costs.
Livermore median household income
The median household income in Livermore is $66,250 and the income per person is $33,031. 19% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Livermore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 179
- Owner-occupied
- 77.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.8%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 2.49
Livermore demographics
- Population
- 416
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 167
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Livermore ›
Education in Livermore
5.7% of adults 25 and older in Livermore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Livermore
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0.7%
- Drive alone
- 90.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Livermore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livermore | 416 | $66,250 | $71,500 | $845 |
| Bode | 379 | $59,531 | $75,700 | $647 |
| Lu Verne | 318 | $51,250 | $61,700 | $883 |
| Rutland | 120 | $85,625 | $50,000 | $775 |
| Dakota City | 752 | $60,417 | $119,800 | $965 |
| Humboldt | 4,771 | $74,500 | $173,600 | $740 |
| Renwick | 229 | $52,125 | $81,100 | $746 |
| Corwith | 249 | $55,313 | $58,300 | $631 |
| Thor | 257 | $57,305 | $101,800 | $1,075 |
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What is the median household income in Livermore, IA?
The median household income in Livermore is $66,250, 12% 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 Livermore?
The median home value in Livermore is $71,500, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Livermore?
The median gross rent in Livermore is $845 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is Livermore, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 19%.
What is the median age in Livermore?
The median age in Livermore is 32.8 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Livermore?
The average commute to work in Livermore is 23 minutes; 0.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Livermore?
The unemployment rate in Livermore is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Livermore?
5.7% of adults in Livermore 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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