Living in Martensdale, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Martensdale · Census data 2020–2024
Martensdale has 569 residents with a median age of 30.3. The median household income is $57,500 (23% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $181,400, the median rent is $858/month.
Martensdale is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Martensdale at a glance
- Population
- 569
- Median age
- 30.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $57,500State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $181,400State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $858/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 71.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Martensdale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Martensdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Martensdale the median home value is $181,400, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $858 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,301 a month in housing costs.
Martensdale median household income
The median household income in Martensdale is $57,500 and the income per person is $29,418. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Martensdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 251
- Owner-occupied
- 71.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.2%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.39
Martensdale demographics
- Population
- 569
- Median age
- 30.3
- Under 18
- 27.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 238
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Martensdale ›
Education in Martensdale
15.6% of adults 25 and older in Martensdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Martensdale
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Martensdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martensdale | 569 | $57,500 | $181,400 | $858 |
| St. Charles | 914 | $82,841 | $221,300 | $855 |
| Patterson | 346 | $82,969 | $111,100 | — |
| Cumming | 545 | $162,875 | $508,000 | $1,163 |
| Norwalk | 14,183 | $102,722 | $303,100 | $838 |
| Indianola | 16,044 | $75,453 | $237,500 | $986 |
| West Des Moines | 71,083 | $86,594 | $309,000 | $1,237 |
| Truro | 518 | $78,750 | $195,100 | $888 |
| New Virginia | 587 | $77,188 | $180,600 | $971 |
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What is the median household income in Martensdale, IA?
The median household income in Martensdale is $57,500, 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 Martensdale?
The median home value in Martensdale is $181,400, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Martensdale?
The median gross rent in Martensdale is $858 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Martensdale, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Martensdale?
The median age in Martensdale is 30.3 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Martensdale?
The average commute to work in Martensdale is 30 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Martensdale?
The unemployment rate in Martensdale is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Martensdale?
15.6% of adults in Martensdale 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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