Living in North English, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North English · Census data 2020–2024
North English has 852 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $54,531 (27% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $118,600, the median rent is $680/month.
North English is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North English at a glance
- Population
- 852
- Median age
- 40.2State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $54,531State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $118,600State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $680/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 64.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is North English a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North English
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North English the median home value is $118,600, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $680 per month, which is 22% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,250 a month in housing costs.
North English median household income
The median household income in North English is $54,531 and the income per person is $30,740. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in North English: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 392
- Owner-occupied
- 64.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.1%
- Vacant
- 11.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.34
North English demographics
- Population
- 852
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 30.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 348
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North English ›
Education in North English
18.5% of adults 25 and older in North English have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North English
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
North English vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North English | 852 | $54,531 | $118,600 | $680 |
| South English | 260 | $51,016 | $97,000 | — |
| Millersburg | 129 | $79,688 | $106,500 | $613 |
| Parnell | 303 | $70,893 | $181,300 | $679 |
| Kinross | 171 | $73,438 | $73,100 | — |
| Webster | 134 | $34,773 | $83,300 | — |
| Keswick | 255 | $63,750 | $89,200 | $1,083 |
| Harper | 155 | $100,417 | $99,200 | $1,125 |
| Williamsburg | 3,360 | $58,059 | $204,300 | $671 |
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What is the median household income in North English, IA?
The median household income in North English is $54,531, 27% 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 North English?
The median home value in North English is $118,600, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in North English?
The median gross rent in North English is $680 per month, about 22% of household income.
Is North English, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%.
What is the median age in North English?
The median age in North English is 40.2 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in North English?
The average commute to work in North English is 28 minutes; 10.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North English?
The unemployment rate in North English is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North English?
18.5% of adults in North English 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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