Living in McGregor, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McGregor · Census data 2020–2024
McGregor has 719 residents with a median age of 47.7. The median household income is $57,361 (24% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $161,100, the median rent is $615/month.
McGregor is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McGregor at a glance
- Population
- 719
- Median age
- 47.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $57,361State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $161,100State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $615/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 63.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is McGregor a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in McGregor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McGregor the median home value is $161,100, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $615 per month, which is 21.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
McGregor median household income
The median household income in McGregor is $57,361 and the income per person is $34,908. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in McGregor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 412
- Owner-occupied
- 63.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.3%
- Vacant
- 20.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.09
McGregor demographics
- Population
- 719
- Median age
- 47.7
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 31.2%
- Households
- 328
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McGregor ›
Education in McGregor
19.6% of adults 25 and older in McGregor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McGregor
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0.9%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.4%
McGregor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGregor | 719 | $57,361 | $161,100 | $615 |
| Marquette | 443 | $42,292 | $164,400 | $717 |
| Prairie du Chien | 5,491 | $54,268 | $161,300 | $795 |
| Bagley | 337 | $53,229 | $119,400 | $817 |
| Farmersburg | 375 | $51,667 | $78,000 | $716 |
| Monona | 1,531 | $74,286 | $140,800 | $1,070 |
| Garnavillo | 816 | $75,357 | $123,100 | $922 |
| Harpers Ferry | 253 | $44,107 | $174,200 | — |
| Eastman | 398 | $62,500 | $197,700 | $763 |
More for people moving to McGregor
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What is the median household income in McGregor, IA?
The median household income in McGregor is $57,361, 24% 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 McGregor?
The median home value in McGregor is $161,100, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in McGregor?
The median gross rent in McGregor is $615 per month, about 21.1% of household income.
Is McGregor, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
What is the median age in McGregor?
The median age in McGregor is 47.7 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in McGregor?
The average commute to work in McGregor is 14 minutes; 0.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McGregor?
The unemployment rate in McGregor is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McGregor?
19.6% of adults in McGregor 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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