Living in Martelle, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Martelle · Census data 2020–2024
Martelle has 457 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $93,333 (24% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $134,400, the median rent is $825/month.
Martelle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Martelle at a glance
- Population
- 457
- Median age
- 35.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $93,333State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $134,400State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $825/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 75%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Martelle a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Iowa median; home values 35% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 10.1%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Martelle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Martelle the median home value is $134,400, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,171 a month in housing costs.
Martelle median household income
The median household income in Martelle is $93,333 and the income per person is $31,607. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Martelle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 160
- Owner-occupied
- 75%
- Renter-occupied
- 25%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1941
- Average household size
- 2.86
Martelle demographics
- Population
- 457
- Median age
- 35.3
- Under 18
- 31.7%
- 65 and older
- 4.4%
- Households
- 160
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Martelle ›
Education in Martelle
15.6% of adults 25 and older in Martelle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Martelle
- Unemployment rate
- 10.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Martelle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martelle | 457 | $93,333 | $134,400 | $825 |
| Springville | 1,172 | $92,656 | $182,400 | $1,125 |
| Stone City | 154 | $179,167 | $535,700 | — |
| Lisbon | 1,714 | $93,906 | $219,700 | $798 |
| Anamosa | 5,629 | $60,650 | $172,600 | $966 |
| Mount Vernon | 4,513 | $112,656 | $245,200 | $780 |
| Mechanicsville | 964 | $70,000 | $161,400 | — |
| Bertram | 239 | $86,786 | $296,700 | — |
| Olin | 830 | $51,932 | $108,500 | $788 |
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What is the median household income in Martelle, IA?
The median household income in Martelle is $93,333, 24% higher 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 Martelle?
The median home value in Martelle is $134,400, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Martelle?
The median gross rent in Martelle is $825 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Martelle, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Iowa median; home values 35% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 10.1%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
What is the median age in Martelle?
The median age in Martelle is 35.3 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Martelle?
The average commute to work in Martelle is 26 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Martelle?
The unemployment rate in Martelle is 10.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Martelle?
15.6% of adults in Martelle 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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