Living in Patterson, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Patterson · Census data 2020–2024
Patterson has 346 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $82,969 (11% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $111,100.
Patterson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Patterson at a glance
- Population
- 346
- Median age
- 36.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $82,969State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $111,100State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 88.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Patterson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Iowa median; home values 47% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Patterson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Patterson the median home value is $111,100, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 21.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,139 a month in housing costs.
Patterson median household income
The median household income in Patterson is $82,969 and the income per person is $32,292. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Patterson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 143
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.1%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.56
Patterson demographics
- Population
- 346
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 11%
- Households
- 135
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Patterson ›
Education in Patterson
6.9% of adults 25 and older in Patterson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Patterson
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 88.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Patterson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson | 346 | $82,969 | $111,100 | — |
| St. Charles | 914 | $82,841 | $221,300 | $855 |
| Winterset | 5,416 | $67,708 | $192,500 | $1,095 |
| Martensdale | 569 | $57,500 | $181,400 | $858 |
| Truro | 518 | $78,750 | $195,100 | $888 |
| Cumming | 545 | $162,875 | $508,000 | $1,163 |
| Van Meter | 1,628 | $135,139 | $264,000 | $1,063 |
| Norwalk | 14,183 | $102,722 | $303,100 | $838 |
| New Virginia | 587 | $77,188 | $180,600 | $971 |
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What is the median household income in Patterson, IA?
The median household income in Patterson is $82,969, 11% higher 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 Patterson?
The median home value in Patterson is $111,100, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Patterson, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Iowa median; home values 47% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Patterson?
The median age in Patterson is 36.3 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Patterson?
The average commute to work in Patterson is 28 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Patterson?
The unemployment rate in Patterson is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Patterson?
6.9% of adults in Patterson 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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