Living in Morning Sun, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morning Sun · Census data 2020–2024
Morning Sun has 802 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $56,350 (25% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $102,200, the median rent is $869/month.
Morning Sun is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Morning Sun at a glance
- Population
- 802
- Median age
- 46.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $56,350State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $102,200State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $869/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 83.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Morning Sun a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Morning Sun
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morning Sun the median home value is $102,200, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $869 per month, which is 21.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $992 a month in housing costs.
Morning Sun median household income
The median household income in Morning Sun is $56,350 and the income per person is $32,768. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Morning Sun: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 354
- Owner-occupied
- 83.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.5%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.41
Morning Sun demographics
- Population
- 802
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 24.6%
- Households
- 315
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morning Sun ›
Education in Morning Sun
11.6% of adults 25 and older in Morning Sun have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morning Sun
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0.8%
- Drive alone
- 93.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
Morning Sun vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Sun | 802 | $56,350 | $102,200 | $869 |
| Wapello | 1,765 | $72,708 | $143,900 | $711 |
| Mediapolis | 1,928 | $75,543 | $179,700 | $1,040 |
| Mount Union | 111 | $50,500 | $96,100 | — |
| Winfield | 1,007 | $49,063 | $100,000 | $667 |
| Oakville | 204 | $63,750 | $77,500 | $850 |
| Grandview | 449 | $57,625 | $142,400 | $856 |
| Columbus City | 323 | $89,875 | $111,600 | — |
| Fredonia | 240 | $85,625 | $71,700 | — |
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Morning Sun ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Morning Sun: FAQ
What is the median household income in Morning Sun, IA?
The median household income in Morning Sun is $56,350, 25% 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 Morning Sun?
The median home value in Morning Sun is $102,200, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Morning Sun?
The median gross rent in Morning Sun is $869 per month, about 21.8% of household income.
Is Morning Sun, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
What is the median age in Morning Sun?
The median age in Morning Sun is 46.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Morning Sun?
The average commute to work in Morning Sun is 23 minutes; 0.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morning Sun?
The unemployment rate in Morning Sun is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morning Sun?
11.6% of adults in Morning Sun 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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