Living in Mooar, Iowa

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

Mooar has 144 residents with a median age of 56.4. The median household income is $69,423 (8% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $77,200.

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

Mooar at a glance

Population
144
Median age
56.4State: 38.6
Median household income
$69,423State: $75,059
Median home value
$77,200State: $208,000
Homeowners
91.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
Average commute
10 min

Is Mooar a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.9%.

Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Iowa median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Mooar

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mooar the median home value is $77,200, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,107 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Mooar$77,200
Iowa$208,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Iowa$972
United States$1,413

Mooar median household income

The median household income in Mooar is $69,423 and the income per person is $48,328. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).

Median household income

Mooar$69,423
Iowa$75,059
United States$80,734

Housing in Mooar: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
58
Owner-occupied
91.4%
Renter-occupied
8.6%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1976
Average household size
2.48

Mooar demographics

Population
144
Median age
56.4
Under 18
9%
65 and older
26.4%
Households
58
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
3.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White95.8%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Mooar

29.2% of adults 25 and older in Mooar have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Mooar29.2%
Iowa31.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Mooar

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
10 minState: 20 min
Work from home
8.2%
Drive alone
64.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
87.9%

Mooar vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Mooar144$69,423$77,200—
Keokuk9,662$52,711$104,300$871
Sandusky354$108,977$331,300—
Alexandria103$33,333$43,500—
Hamilton2,714$56,895$114,100$941
Warsaw1,518$58,750$96,100$838
Montrose744$66,250$103,500$625
Wayland439$22,455—$383
Nauvoo931$68,750$156,700$775

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Living in Mooar: FAQ

What is the median household income in Mooar, IA?

The median household income in Mooar is $69,423, 8% 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 Mooar?

The median home value in Mooar is $77,200, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.

Is Mooar, IA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Iowa median.

What is the median age in Mooar?

The median age in Mooar is 56.4 years (Iowa: 38.6).

How long is the commute in Mooar?

The average commute to work in Mooar is 10 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Mooar?

The unemployment rate in Mooar is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Mooar?

29.2% of adults in Mooar 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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