Living in Pella, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pella · Census data 2020–2024
Pella has 10,720 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $84,111 (12% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $292,700, the median rent is $1,046/month.
Pella at a glance
- Population
- 10,720
- Median age
- 35.2State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $84,111State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $292,700State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,046/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 62.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.3%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Pella a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Home values 41% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pella
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pella the median home value is $292,700, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,046 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,786 a month in housing costs.
Pella median household income
The median household income in Pella is $84,111 and the income per person is $43,157. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Pella: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,313
- Owner-occupied
- 62.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.5%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.33
Pella demographics
- Population
- 10,720
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 3,995
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pella ›
Education in Pella
47.3% of adults 25 and older in Pella have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 15.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pella
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Pella vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pella | 10,720 | $84,111 | $292,700 | $1,046 |
| Harvey | 174 | $52,250 | $77,500 | $792 |
| Leighton | 150 | $66,389 | $126,600 | $770 |
| Knoxville | 7,473 | $61,599 | $160,300 | $801 |
| Monroe | 2,120 | $80,375 | $177,200 | $817 |
| Sully | 1,022 | $90,189 | $173,700 | $856 |
| Reasnor | 152 | $69,063 | $89,200 | $1,125 |
| Lynnville | 527 | $60,682 | $146,300 | $631 |
| Bussey | 414 | $43,125 | $79,000 | $584 |
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What is the median household income in Pella, IA?
The median household income in Pella is $84,111, 12% 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 Pella?
The median home value in Pella is $292,700, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Pella?
The median gross rent in Pella is $1,046 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Pella, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: home values 41% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Pella?
The median age in Pella is 35.2 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Pella?
The average commute to work in Pella is 14 minutes; 9.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pella?
The unemployment rate in Pella is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pella?
47.3% of adults in Pella 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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