Living in Moulton, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moulton · Census data 2020–2024
Moulton has 498 residents with a median age of 33.2. The median household income is $66,250 (12% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $81,800, the median rent is $644/month.
Moulton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Moulton at a glance
- Population
- 498
- Median age
- 33.2State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $66,250State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $81,800State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $644/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 63.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Moulton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Moulton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moulton the median home value is $81,800, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $644 per month, which is 21.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,051 a month in housing costs.
Moulton median household income
The median household income in Moulton is $66,250 and the income per person is $24,904. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Moulton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 284
- Owner-occupied
- 63.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.8%
- Vacant
- 35.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.74
35.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Moulton has many vacation and second homes.
Moulton demographics
- Population
- 498
- Median age
- 33.2
- Under 18
- 28.9%
- 65 and older
- 9%
- Households
- 182
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moulton ›
Education in Moulton
26% of adults 25 and older in Moulton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moulton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Moulton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton | 498 | $66,250 | $81,800 | $644 |
| Centerville | 5,372 | $46,563 | $103,000 | $755 |
| Glenwood | 205 | $90,625 | $68,000 | — |
| Drakesville | 149 | $81,250 | $114,300 | — |
| Lancaster | 742 | $49,444 | $154,800 | $349 |
| Cincinnati | 229 | $45,625 | $56,400 | $850 |
| Bloomfield | 2,742 | $60,769 | $132,000 | $951 |
| Mystic | 216 | $41,000 | $57,500 | $469 |
| Moravia | 624 | $49,286 | $121,700 | $700 |
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What is the median household income in Moulton, IA?
The median household income in Moulton is $66,250, 12% 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 Moulton?
The median home value in Moulton is $81,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Moulton?
The median gross rent in Moulton is $644 per month, about 21.6% of household income.
Is Moulton, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
What is the median age in Moulton?
The median age in Moulton is 33.2 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Moulton?
The average commute to work in Moulton is 30 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moulton?
The unemployment rate in Moulton is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moulton?
26% of adults in Moulton 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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