Living in Luana, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Luana · Census data 2020–2024
Luana has 317 residents with a median age of 27.6. The median household income is $76,750 (about the same as the Iowa median), the median home value is $152,700, the median rent is $800/month.
Luana is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Luana at a glance
- Population
- 317
- Median age
- 27.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $76,750State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $152,700State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $800/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Luana a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Iowa median; home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Luana
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Luana the median home value is $152,700, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, which is 14.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,422 a month in housing costs.
Luana median household income
The median household income in Luana is $76,750 and the income per person is $34,813. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Luana: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 153
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 17%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.50
Luana demographics
- Population
- 317
- Median age
- 27.6
- Under 18
- 31.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 127
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Luana ›
Education in Luana
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Luana have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Luana
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 83.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Luana vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luana | 317 | $76,750 | $152,700 | $800 |
| Monona | 1,531 | $74,286 | $140,800 | $1,070 |
| Postville | 2,979 | $49,485 | $104,700 | $861 |
| Farmersburg | 375 | $51,667 | $78,000 | $716 |
| Clermont | 627 | $85,625 | $117,200 | $434 |
| Elgin | 735 | $54,688 | $98,800 | $538 |
| Castalia | 142 | $61,250 | $97,500 | — |
| Waterville | 137 | $44,750 | $99,000 | — |
| Marquette | 443 | $42,292 | $164,400 | $717 |
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What is the median household income in Luana, IA?
The median household income in Luana is $76,750, 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 Luana?
The median home value in Luana is $152,700, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Luana?
The median gross rent in Luana is $800 per month, about 14.4% of household income.
Is Luana, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Iowa median; home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Luana?
The median age in Luana is 27.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Luana?
The average commute to work in Luana is 27 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Luana?
The unemployment rate in Luana is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Luana?
21.1% of adults in Luana 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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