Living in Ossian, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ossian · Census data 2020–2024
Ossian has 806 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $71,875 (4% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $157,600, the median rent is $772/month.
Ossian is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ossian at a glance
- Population
- 806
- Median age
- 42.9State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $71,875State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $157,600State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $772/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 80.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Ossian a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ossian
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ossian the median home value is $157,600, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $772 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,222 a month in housing costs.
Ossian median household income
The median household income in Ossian is $71,875 and the income per person is $37,215. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Ossian: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 388
- Owner-occupied
- 80.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.9%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.14
Ossian demographics
- Population
- 806
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 24.2%
- Households
- 357
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ossian ›
Education in Ossian
15.5% of adults 25 and older in Ossian have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ossian
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Ossian vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ossian | 806 | $71,875 | $157,600 | $772 |
| Castalia | 142 | $61,250 | $97,500 | — |
| Calmar | 974 | $92,500 | $203,200 | $694 |
| Fort Atkinson | 346 | $73,750 | $132,100 | — |
| St. Lucas | 154 | $104,375 | $134,400 | — |
| Spillville | 356 | $54,375 | $157,500 | $870 |
| Decorah | 7,535 | $64,366 | $244,500 | $853 |
| Postville | 2,979 | $49,485 | $104,700 | $861 |
| Clermont | 627 | $85,625 | $117,200 | $434 |
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What is the median household income in Ossian, IA?
The median household income in Ossian is $71,875, 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 Ossian?
The median home value in Ossian is $157,600, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Ossian?
The median gross rent in Ossian is $772 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Ossian, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Ossian?
The median age in Ossian is 42.9 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Ossian?
The average commute to work in Ossian is 21 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ossian?
The unemployment rate in Ossian is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ossian?
15.5% of adults in Ossian 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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