Living in Luther, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Luther · Census data 2020–2024
Luther has 159 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $100,938 (34% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $191,700.
Luther is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Luther at a glance
- Population
- 159
- Median age
- 43.8State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $100,938State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $191,700State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 91.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Luther a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 34% higher than the Iowa median; home values 8% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Luther
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Luther the median home value is $191,700, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,542 a month in housing costs.
Luther median household income
The median household income in Luther is $100,938 and the income per person is $40,883. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Luther: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 63
- Owner-occupied
- 91.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.8%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.79
Luther demographics
- Population
- 159
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 57
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Luther ›
Education in Luther
23.9% of adults 25 and older in Luther have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Luther
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Luther vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther | 159 | $100,938 | $191,700 | — |
| Madrid | 2,808 | $89,844 | $185,600 | $1,029 |
| Boone | 12,424 | $69,222 | $173,000 | $831 |
| Kelley | 382 | $111,250 | $220,800 | $966 |
| Slater | 1,401 | $97,500 | $232,800 | $895 |
| Sheldahl | 361 | $80,938 | $184,700 | — |
| Woodward | 977 | $65,658 | $179,900 | — |
| Ames | 67,669 | $60,991 | $277,400 | $1,023 |
| Ogden | 1,859 | $70,268 | $166,000 | $733 |
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What is the median household income in Luther, IA?
The median household income in Luther is $100,938, 34% higher 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 Luther?
The median home value in Luther is $191,700, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Luther, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 34% higher than the Iowa median; home values 8% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Luther?
The median age in Luther is 43.8 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Luther?
The average commute to work in Luther is 26 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Luther?
The unemployment rate in Luther is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Luther?
23.9% of adults in Luther 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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