Living in McCausland, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McCausland · Census data 2020–2024
McCausland has 397 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $62,143 (17% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $187,500, the median rent is $1,269/month.
McCausland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McCausland at a glance
- Population
- 397
- Median age
- 41.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $62,143State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $187,500State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,269/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is McCausland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in McCausland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McCausland the median home value is $187,500, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,269 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,510 a month in housing costs.
McCausland median household income
The median household income in McCausland is $62,143 and the income per person is $32,061. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in McCausland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 171
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.51
McCausland demographics
- Population
- 397
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 158
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McCausland ›
Education in McCausland
18.7% of adults 25 and older in McCausland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McCausland
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 84.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
McCausland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCausland | 397 | $62,143 | $187,500 | $1,269 |
| Park View | 2,437 | $113,409 | $276,000 | $867 |
| Low Moor | 253 | $52,143 | $118,300 | $850 |
| Princeton | 794 | $87,188 | $266,200 | $600 |
| DeWitt | 5,546 | $92,587 | $237,100 | $955 |
| Long Grove | 793 | $125,329 | $320,600 | $989 |
| Cordova | 666 | $84,167 | $181,300 | $925 |
| Camanche | 4,550 | $64,153 | $172,400 | $812 |
| Eldridge | 6,818 | $106,316 | $350,500 | $945 |
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What is the median household income in McCausland, IA?
The median household income in McCausland is $62,143, 17% 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 McCausland?
The median home value in McCausland is $187,500, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in McCausland?
The median gross rent in McCausland is $1,269 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is McCausland, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
What is the median age in McCausland?
The median age in McCausland is 41.1 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in McCausland?
The average commute to work in McCausland is 25 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McCausland?
The unemployment rate in McCausland is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McCausland?
18.7% of adults in McCausland 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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