Living in Marengo, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marengo · Census data 2020–2024
Marengo has 2,725 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $57,941 (23% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $123,200, the median rent is $700/month.
Marengo at a glance
- Population
- 2,725
- Median age
- 39.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $57,941State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $123,200State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $700/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 69.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Marengo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Marengo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marengo the median home value is $123,200, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,287 a month in housing costs.
Marengo median household income
The median household income in Marengo is $57,941 and the income per person is $29,735. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Marengo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,240
- Owner-occupied
- 69.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.8%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.30
Marengo demographics
- Population
- 2,725
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 1,148
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marengo ›
Education in Marengo
12.9% of adults 25 and older in Marengo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marengo
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.5%
Marengo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marengo | 2,725 | $57,941 | $123,200 | $700 |
| West Amana | 124 | $55,977 | $184,100 | $827 |
| South Amana | 121 | $109,792 | $331,300 | — |
| Ladora | 240 | $60,625 | $78,200 | $567 |
| Blairstown | 654 | $79,375 | $175,000 | $831 |
| Watkins | 201 | $96,296 | $102,800 | — |
| Middle Amana | 683 | $100,296 | $267,000 | $673 |
| Williamsburg | 3,360 | $58,059 | $204,300 | $671 |
| Luzerne | 120 | $100,357 | $66,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Marengo, IA?
The median household income in Marengo is $57,941, 23% 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 Marengo?
The median home value in Marengo is $123,200, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Marengo?
The median gross rent in Marengo is $700 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Marengo, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
What is the median age in Marengo?
The median age in Marengo is 39.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Marengo?
The average commute to work in Marengo is 20 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marengo?
The unemployment rate in Marengo is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marengo?
12.9% of adults in Marengo 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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