Living in Manson, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manson · Census data 2020–2024
Manson has 1,645 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $66,250 (12% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $116,900, the median rent is $714/month.
Manson at a glance
- Population
- 1,645
- Median age
- 41.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $66,250State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $116,900State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $714/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 74%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Manson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Manson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manson the median home value is $116,900, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $714 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,084 a month in housing costs.
Manson median household income
The median household income in Manson is $66,250 and the income per person is $36,456. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Manson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 905
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Renter-occupied
- 26%
- Vacant
- 13.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.07
Manson demographics
- Population
- 1,645
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 782
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manson ›
Education in Manson
27.7% of adults 25 and older in Manson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manson
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 84.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Manson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manson | 1,645 | $66,250 | $116,900 | $714 |
| Twin Lakes | 579 | $109,712 | $561,500 | — |
| Pomeroy | 542 | $53,542 | $70,200 | $645 |
| Palmer | 134 | $59,063 | $39,600 | — |
| Barnum | 250 | $86,615 | $135,600 | — |
| Rockwell City | 2,401 | $56,741 | $88,500 | $796 |
| Clare | 128 | $80,417 | $72,500 | $656 |
| Somers | 149 | $52,750 | $75,600 | $831 |
| Moorland | 166 | $80,250 | $105,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Manson, IA?
The median household income in Manson 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 Manson?
The median home value in Manson is $116,900, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Manson?
The median gross rent in Manson is $714 per month, about 24% of household income.
Is Manson, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
What is the median age in Manson?
The median age in Manson is 41.3 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Manson?
The average commute to work in Manson is 22 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manson?
The unemployment rate in Manson is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manson?
27.7% of adults in Manson 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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