Living in Minburn, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Minburn · Census data 2020–2024
Minburn has 354 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $71,042 (5% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $134,800, the median rent is $967/month.
Minburn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Minburn at a glance
- Population
- 354
- Median age
- 46.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $71,042State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $134,800State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $967/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 79.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Minburn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Minburn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Minburn the median home value is $134,800, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $967 per month, which is 18.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,266 a month in housing costs.
Minburn median household income
The median household income in Minburn is $71,042 and the income per person is $41,164. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Minburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 181
- Owner-occupied
- 79.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.6%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.15
Minburn demographics
- Population
- 354
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 165
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Minburn ›
Education in Minburn
14.7% of adults 25 and older in Minburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Minburn
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.6%
Minburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minburn | 354 | $71,042 | $134,800 | $967 |
| Dallas Center | 2,161 | $95,854 | $246,800 | $1,120 |
| Perry | 7,985 | $68,910 | $121,400 | $931 |
| Bouton | 168 | $76,875 | $113,900 | $1,089 |
| Woodward | 977 | $65,658 | $179,900 | — |
| Adel | 6,430 | $95,250 | $327,900 | $926 |
| Granger | 1,979 | $112,404 | $329,400 | $843 |
| Dawson | 102 | $65,313 | $92,500 | — |
| Grimes | 16,366 | $120,037 | $304,700 | $1,251 |
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What is the median household income in Minburn, IA?
The median household income in Minburn is $71,042, 5% 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 Minburn?
The median home value in Minburn is $134,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Minburn?
The median gross rent in Minburn is $967 per month, about 18.1% of household income.
Is Minburn, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Minburn?
The median age in Minburn is 46.3 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Minburn?
The average commute to work in Minburn is 31 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Minburn?
The unemployment rate in Minburn is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Minburn?
14.7% of adults in Minburn 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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