Living in Marne, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marne · Census data 2020–2024
Marne has 98 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $61,875 (18% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $98,800, the median rent is $700/month.
Marne is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marne at a glance
- Population
- 98
- Median age
- 42.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $61,875State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $98,800State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $700/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Marne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Marne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marne the median home value is $98,800, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, which is 13.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,025 a month in housing costs.
Marne median household income
The median household income in Marne is $61,875 and the income per person is $30,683. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Marne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 47
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.09
Marne demographics
- Population
- 98
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 47
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marne ›
Education in Marne
21.3% of adults 25 and older in Marne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marne
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 82%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.6%
Marne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marne | 98 | $61,875 | $98,800 | $700 |
| Atlantic | 6,763 | $61,141 | $149,900 | $764 |
| Walnut | 1,342 | $62,500 | $115,900 | $874 |
| Lewis | 461 | $36,691 | $49,900 | $838 |
| Elk Horn | 728 | $64,250 | $133,200 | $668 |
| Brayton | 101 | $51,042 | $71,700 | $756 |
| Avoca | 1,444 | $73,056 | $173,800 | $850 |
| Kimballton | 319 | $55,417 | $107,100 | $1,069 |
| Hancock | 216 | $82,083 | $98,600 | $922 |
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What is the median household income in Marne, IA?
The median household income in Marne is $61,875, 18% 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 Marne?
The median home value in Marne is $98,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Marne?
The median gross rent in Marne is $700 per month, about 13.3% of household income.
Is Marne, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.
What is the median age in Marne?
The median age in Marne is 42.7 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Marne?
The average commute to work in Marne is 27 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marne?
The unemployment rate in Marne is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marne?
21.3% of adults in Marne 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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