Living in Parnell, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Parnell · Census data 2020–2024
Parnell has 303 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $70,893 (6% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $181,300, the median rent is $679/month.
Parnell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Parnell at a glance
- Population
- 303
- Median age
- 34.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $70,893State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $181,300State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $679/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 70.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Parnell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Parnell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Parnell the median home value is $181,300, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $679 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.
Parnell median household income
The median household income in Parnell is $70,893 and the income per person is $34,295. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Parnell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 157
- Owner-occupied
- 70.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.1%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.01
Parnell demographics
- Population
- 303
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 7.3%
- Households
- 151
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Parnell ›
Education in Parnell
4.3% of adults 25 and older in Parnell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Parnell
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 88.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Parnell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parnell | 303 | $70,893 | $181,300 | $679 |
| Williamsburg | 3,360 | $58,059 | $204,300 | $671 |
| North English | 852 | $54,531 | $118,600 | $680 |
| Millersburg | 129 | $79,688 | $106,500 | $613 |
| Kinross | 171 | $73,438 | $73,100 | — |
| South English | 260 | $51,016 | $97,000 | — |
| Wellman | 1,454 | $57,560 | $174,500 | $820 |
| South Amana | 121 | $109,792 | $331,300 | — |
| Webster | 134 | $34,773 | $83,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Parnell, IA?
The median household income in Parnell is $70,893, 6% 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 Parnell?
The median home value in Parnell is $181,300, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Parnell?
The median gross rent in Parnell is $679 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Parnell, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
What is the median age in Parnell?
The median age in Parnell is 34.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Parnell?
The average commute to work in Parnell is 24 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Parnell?
The unemployment rate in Parnell is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Parnell?
4.3% of adults in Parnell 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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