Living in McIntire, Iowa

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McIntire · Census data 2020–2024

McIntire has 89 residents with a median age of 55.9. The median home value is $55,000.

McIntire is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

McIntire at a glance

Population
89
Median age
55.9State: 38.6
Median home value
$55,000State: $208,000
Homeowners
89.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
Average commute
14 min

Is McIntire a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%.

Cons: A poverty rate of 23.6%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in McIntire

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McIntire the median home value is $55,000, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $770 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

McIntire$55,000
Iowa$208,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Iowa$972
United States$1,413

Housing in McIntire: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
71
Owner-occupied
89.3%
Renter-occupied
10.7%
Vacant
21.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
1.59

McIntire demographics

Population
89
Median age
55.9
Under 18
7.9%
65 and older
31.5%
Households
56
Foreign-born
1.1%
Veterans
8.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White98.9%
Hispanic or Latino1.1%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McIntire ›

Education in McIntire

5.1% of adults 25 and older in McIntire have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

McIntire5.1%
Iowa31.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in McIntire

Unemployment rate
2.3%State: 3.6%
Average commute
14 minState: 20 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
67.9%

McIntire vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
McIntire89—$55,000—
Riceville823$44,615$112,100$1,156
Le Roy803$54,485$122,800$697
Stacyville545$61,932$112,900$664
Adams745$93,594$170,700$823
Chester150$63,438$120,800$579
Ostrander313$74,063$146,900$768
Osage3,561$68,730$160,700$692
Elma659$44,375$81,300$689

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Living in McIntire: FAQ

What is the average home price in McIntire?

The median home value in McIntire is $55,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.

Is McIntire, IA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 23.6%.

What is the median age in McIntire?

The median age in McIntire is 55.9 years (Iowa: 38.6).

How long is the commute in McIntire?

The average commute to work in McIntire is 14 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in McIntire?

The unemployment rate in McIntire is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is McIntire?

5.1% of adults in McIntire 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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