Living in North Washington, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Washington · Census data 2020–2024
North Washington has 134 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $71,964 (4% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $135,000.
North Washington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Washington at a glance
- Population
- 134
- Median age
- 46.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $71,964State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $135,000State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 93.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.4%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is North Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Iowa median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Washington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Washington the median home value is $135,000, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $863 a month in housing costs.
North Washington median household income
The median household income in North Washington is $71,964 and the income per person is $40,420. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in North Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 47
- Owner-occupied
- 93.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.4%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.85
North Washington demographics
- Population
- 134
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.9%
- Households
- 47
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 12.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Washington ›
Education in North Washington
10.4% of adults 25 and older in North Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 90.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
North Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Washington | 134 | $71,964 | $135,000 | — |
| Alta Vista | 194 | $44,500 | $68,200 | $640 |
| Ionia | 336 | $73,945 | $95,700 | $533 |
| New Hampton | 3,453 | $62,870 | $167,700 | $743 |
| Elma | 659 | $44,375 | $81,300 | $689 |
| Nashua | 1,622 | $66,597 | $129,600 | $756 |
| Charles City | 7,232 | $59,180 | $115,400 | $735 |
| Lawler | 363 | $65,833 | $117,100 | $621 |
| Fredericksburg | 989 | $65,313 | $201,300 | $735 |
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What is the median household income in North Washington, IA?
The median household income in North Washington is $71,964, 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 North Washington?
The median home value in North Washington is $135,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is North Washington, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Iowa median.
What is the median age in North Washington?
The median age in North Washington is 46.3 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in North Washington?
The average commute to work in North Washington is 15 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Washington?
The unemployment rate in North Washington is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Washington?
10.4% of adults in North Washington 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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