Living in Okoboji, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Okoboji · Census data 2020–2024
Okoboji has 969 residents with a median age of 51.3. The median household income is $73,000 (about the same as the Iowa median), the median home value is $299,300, the median rent is $942/month.
Okoboji is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Okoboji at a glance
- Population
- 969
- Median age
- 51.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $73,000State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $299,300State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $942/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.3%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Okoboji a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Iowa median; home values 44% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Okoboji
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Okoboji the median home value is $299,300, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $942 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,542 a month in housing costs.
Okoboji median household income
The median household income in Okoboji is $73,000 and the income per person is $58,971. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Okoboji: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,368
- Owner-occupied
- 67.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.5%
- Vacant
- 60.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.76
60.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Okoboji has many vacation and second homes.
Okoboji demographics
- Population
- 969
- Median age
- 51.3
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 35.4%
- Households
- 542
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Okoboji ›
Education in Okoboji
48.3% of adults 25 and older in Okoboji have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 13.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Okoboji
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 23.5%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Okoboji vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okoboji | 969 | $73,000 | $299,300 | $942 |
| Arnolds Park | 922 | $86,833 | $438,900 | $485 |
| Spirit Lake | 5,518 | $65,720 | $215,100 | $911 |
| Wahpeton | 443 | $107,917 | $495,500 | $850 |
| West Okoboji | 418 | $66,250 | $593,800 | $2,000 |
| Milford | 3,311 | $63,369 | $218,400 | $887 |
| Orleans | 527 | $74,750 | $573,200 | — |
| Superior | 111 | $75,625 | $82,900 | — |
| Terril | 290 | $43,889 | $95,500 | $625 |
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What is the median household income in Okoboji, IA?
The median household income in Okoboji is $73,000, about the same as 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 Okoboji?
The median home value in Okoboji is $299,300, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Okoboji?
The median gross rent in Okoboji is $942 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Okoboji, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Iowa median; home values 44% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
What is the median age in Okoboji?
The median age in Okoboji is 51.3 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Okoboji?
The average commute to work in Okoboji is 15 minutes; 23.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Okoboji?
The unemployment rate in Okoboji is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Okoboji?
48.3% of adults in Okoboji 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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