Living in Lytton, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lytton · Census data 2020–2024
Lytton has 357 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $62,708 (16% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $65,600, the median rent is $683/month.
Lytton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lytton at a glance
- Population
- 357
- Median age
- 41.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $62,708State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $65,600State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $683/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 77.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Lytton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lytton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lytton the median home value is $65,600, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, which is 21% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $925 a month in housing costs.
Lytton median household income
The median household income in Lytton is $62,708 and the income per person is $30,267. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Lytton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 159
- Owner-occupied
- 77.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.4%
- Vacant
- 10.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.50
Lytton demographics
- Population
- 357
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 143
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lytton ›
Education in Lytton
13.3% of adults 25 and older in Lytton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lytton
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 87.3%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Lytton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lytton | 357 | $62,708 | $65,600 | $683 |
| Sac City | 1,885 | $57,139 | $136,000 | $669 |
| Fonda | 589 | $54,853 | $58,500 | $546 |
| Rockwell City | 2,401 | $56,741 | $88,500 | $796 |
| Auburn | 160 | $58,750 | $96,700 | $775 |
| Lake View | 967 | $68,618 | $175,600 | $742 |
| Twin Lakes | 579 | $109,712 | $561,500 | — |
| Lake City | 1,693 | $74,167 | $100,900 | $763 |
| Pomeroy | 542 | $53,542 | $70,200 | $645 |
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What is the median household income in Lytton, IA?
The median household income in Lytton is $62,708, 16% 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 Lytton?
The median home value in Lytton is $65,600, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Lytton?
The median gross rent in Lytton is $683 per month, about 21% of household income.
Is Lytton, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%.
What is the median age in Lytton?
The median age in Lytton is 41.1 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Lytton?
The average commute to work in Lytton is 34 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lytton?
The unemployment rate in Lytton is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lytton?
13.3% of adults in Lytton 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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