Living in Missouri Valley, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Missouri Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Missouri Valley has 2,666 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $71,818 (4% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $148,500, the median rent is $753/month.
Missouri Valley at a glance
- Population
- 2,666
- Median age
- 38State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $71,818State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $148,500State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $753/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 68.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Missouri Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Missouri Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Missouri Valley the median home value is $148,500, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $753 per month, which is 22.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,234 a month in housing costs.
Missouri Valley median household income
The median household income in Missouri Valley is $71,818 and the income per person is $36,592. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Missouri Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,374
- Owner-occupied
- 68.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.8%
- Vacant
- 11.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.10
Missouri Valley demographics
- Population
- 2,666
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 1,222
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Missouri Valley ›
Education in Missouri Valley
18.2% of adults 25 and older in Missouri Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Missouri Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Missouri Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Valley | 2,666 | $71,818 | $148,500 | $753 |
| California Junction | 169 | $172,650 | $123,500 | — |
| Modale | 181 | $49,375 | $83,000 | $1,125 |
| Logan | 1,392 | $84,833 | $154,000 | $807 |
| Magnolia | 180 | $78,393 | $107,100 | $1,354 |
| Fort Calhoun | 1,173 | $102,396 | $291,000 | $1,141 |
| Mondamin | 403 | $75,000 | $102,700 | $890 |
| Blair | 7,914 | $81,452 | $221,500 | $937 |
| Crescent | 549 | $116,042 | $283,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Missouri Valley, IA?
The median household income in Missouri Valley is $71,818, 4% 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 Missouri Valley?
The median home value in Missouri Valley is $148,500, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Missouri Valley?
The median gross rent in Missouri Valley is $753 per month, about 22.7% of household income.
Is Missouri Valley, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Missouri Valley?
The median age in Missouri Valley is 38 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Missouri Valley?
The average commute to work in Missouri Valley is 24 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Missouri Valley?
The unemployment rate in Missouri Valley is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Missouri Valley?
18.2% of adults in Missouri Valley 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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