Living in Meservey, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Meservey · Census data 2020–2024
Meservey has 262 residents with a median age of 31.8. The median household income is $46,750 (38% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $50,800, the median rent is $631/month.
Meservey is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Meservey at a glance
- Population
- 262
- Median age
- 31.8State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $46,750State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $50,800State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $631/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Meservey a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 31.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Meservey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Meservey the median home value is $50,800, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $631 per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $857 a month in housing costs.
Meservey median household income
The median household income in Meservey is $46,750 and the income per person is $21,918. 31.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Meservey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 126
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 24.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.76
Meservey demographics
- Population
- 262
- Median age
- 31.8
- Under 18
- 37.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 95
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Meservey ›
Education in Meservey
7.2% of adults 25 and older in Meservey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Meservey
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 89.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Meservey vs nearby towns
More for people moving to Meservey
Meservey ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Meservey: FAQ
What is the median household income in Meservey, IA?
The median household income in Meservey is $46,750, 38% 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 Meservey?
The median home value in Meservey is $50,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Meservey?
The median gross rent in Meservey is $631 per month.
Is Meservey, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 31.7%.
What is the median age in Meservey?
The median age in Meservey is 31.8 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Meservey?
The average commute to work in Meservey is 32 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Meservey?
The unemployment rate in Meservey is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Meservey?
7.2% of adults in Meservey 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.
Last updated: