Living in Mapleton, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mapleton · Census data 2020–2024
Mapleton has 989 residents with a median age of 53.1. The median household income is $55,208 (26% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $113,000, the median rent is $846/month.
Mapleton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mapleton at a glance
- Population
- 989
- Median age
- 53.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $55,208State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $113,000State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $846/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 74%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Mapleton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mapleton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mapleton the median home value is $113,000, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $846 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,102 a month in housing costs.
Mapleton median household income
The median household income in Mapleton is $55,208 and the income per person is $40,122. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Mapleton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 569
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Renter-occupied
- 26%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 1.91
Mapleton demographics
- Population
- 989
- Median age
- 53.1
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 29.1%
- Households
- 497
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mapleton ›
Education in Mapleton
21.3% of adults 25 and older in Mapleton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mapleton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 84.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Mapleton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapleton | 989 | $55,208 | $113,000 | $846 |
| Danbury | 283 | $64,375 | $85,600 | $750 |
| Smithland | 137 | $98,750 | $85,000 | $725 |
| Castana | 162 | $55,469 | $74,400 | $638 |
| Ute | 351 | $55,341 | $75,000 | $725 |
| Charter Oak | 580 | $53,042 | $77,700 | $1,050 |
| Soldier | 133 | $56,250 | $78,300 | $663 |
| Turin | 131 | $94,129 | $95,000 | — |
| Battle Creek | 803 | $59,688 | $73,800 | $480 |
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What is the median household income in Mapleton, IA?
The median household income in Mapleton is $55,208, 26% 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 Mapleton?
The median home value in Mapleton is $113,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Mapleton?
The median gross rent in Mapleton is $846 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Mapleton, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
What is the median age in Mapleton?
The median age in Mapleton is 53.1 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Mapleton?
The average commute to work in Mapleton is 23 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mapleton?
The unemployment rate in Mapleton is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mapleton?
21.3% of adults in Mapleton 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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