Living in McCallsburg, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McCallsburg · Census data 2020–2024
McCallsburg has 326 residents with a median age of 29.9. The median household income is $65,000 (13% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $168,600, the median rent is $676/month.
McCallsburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McCallsburg at a glance
- Population
- 326
- Median age
- 29.9State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $65,000State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $168,600State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $676/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 70%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is McCallsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 11.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in McCallsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McCallsburg the median home value is $168,600, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $676 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,325 a month in housing costs.
McCallsburg median household income
The median household income in McCallsburg is $65,000 and the income per person is $40,475. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in McCallsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 180
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
- Renter-occupied
- 30%
- Vacant
- 11.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.04
McCallsburg demographics
- Population
- 326
- Median age
- 29.9
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 160
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McCallsburg ›
Education in McCallsburg
14.4% of adults 25 and older in McCallsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McCallsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 11.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.5%
McCallsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCallsburg | 326 | $65,000 | $168,600 | $676 |
| Zearing | 566 | $74,167 | $158,800 | $883 |
| Roland | 1,559 | $79,028 | $185,900 | $1,375 |
| Story City | 3,398 | $96,605 | $215,600 | $999 |
| Hubbard | 773 | $68,750 | $106,100 | $632 |
| Radcliffe | 657 | $69,286 | $118,300 | $519 |
| Nevada | 6,983 | $75,094 | $182,400 | $953 |
| Colo | 686 | $64,000 | $152,000 | $950 |
| Randall | 142 | $72,321 | $110,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in McCallsburg, IA?
The median household income in McCallsburg is $65,000, 13% 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 McCallsburg?
The median home value in McCallsburg is $168,600, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in McCallsburg?
The median gross rent in McCallsburg is $676 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is McCallsburg, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 11.4%.
What is the median age in McCallsburg?
The median age in McCallsburg is 29.9 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in McCallsburg?
The average commute to work in McCallsburg is 22 minutes; 15.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McCallsburg?
The unemployment rate in McCallsburg is 11.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McCallsburg?
14.4% of adults in McCallsburg 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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