Living in Miles, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Miles · Census data 2020–2024
Miles has 398 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $72,708 (3% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $130,700, the median rent is $758/month.
Miles is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Miles at a glance
- Population
- 398
- Median age
- 43.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $72,708State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $130,700State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $758/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 81.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Miles a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Miles
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Miles the median home value is $130,700, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $758 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,128 a month in housing costs.
Miles median household income
The median household income in Miles is $72,708 and the income per person is $36,816. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Miles: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 216
- Owner-occupied
- 81.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.3%
- Vacant
- 11.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.08
Miles demographics
- Population
- 398
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 191
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Miles ›
Education in Miles
19.4% of adults 25 and older in Miles have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Miles
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Miles vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles | 398 | $72,708 | $130,700 | $758 |
| Preston | 1,044 | $74,063 | $163,900 | $765 |
| Goose Lake | 387 | $76,875 | $139,900 | — |
| Sabula | 547 | $77,656 | $133,300 | $950 |
| Savanna | 2,816 | $48,036 | $72,400 | $835 |
| Charlotte | 454 | $61,711 | $101,500 | $760 |
| Thomson | 1,757 | $61,250 | $117,000 | $918 |
| Springbrook | 125 | $53,750 | $151,000 | — |
| Hanover | 829 | $42,250 | $89,500 | $705 |
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What is the median household income in Miles, IA?
The median household income in Miles is $72,708, 3% 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 Miles?
The median home value in Miles is $130,700, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Miles?
The median gross rent in Miles is $758 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Miles, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in Miles?
The median age in Miles is 43.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Miles?
The average commute to work in Miles is 29 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Miles?
The unemployment rate in Miles is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Miles?
19.4% of adults in Miles 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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