Living in Pierson, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pierson · Census data 2020–2024
Pierson has 302 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $75,000 (about the same as the Iowa median), the median home value is $74,000, the median rent is $638/month.
Pierson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pierson at a glance
- Population
- 302
- Median age
- 33.8State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $75,000State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $74,000State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $638/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 83%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Pierson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Iowa median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pierson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pierson the median home value is $74,000, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $638 per month, which is 16.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,116 a month in housing costs.
Pierson median household income
The median household income in Pierson is $75,000 and the income per person is $24,641. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Pierson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 122
- Owner-occupied
- 83%
- Renter-occupied
- 17%
- Vacant
- 13.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.85
Pierson demographics
- Population
- 302
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 39.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 106
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 14.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pierson ›
Education in Pierson
11% of adults 25 and older in Pierson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pierson
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.2%
Pierson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierson | 302 | $75,000 | $74,000 | $638 |
| Kingsley | 1,472 | $72,841 | $167,200 | $886 |
| Correctionville | 761 | $50,192 | $84,700 | $850 |
| Washta | 180 | $46,979 | $48,600 | $500 |
| Anthon | 514 | $51,250 | $101,400 | $1,069 |
| Moville | 1,670 | $96,016 | $218,800 | $745 |
| Cushing | 243 | $66,875 | $66,000 | $686 |
| Quimby | 286 | $54,375 | $62,100 | $643 |
| Lawton | 790 | $86,875 | $254,200 | $959 |
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What is the median household income in Pierson, IA?
The median household income in Pierson is $75,000, 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 Pierson?
The median home value in Pierson is $74,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Pierson?
The median gross rent in Pierson is $638 per month, about 16.5% of household income.
Is Pierson, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Iowa median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
What is the median age in Pierson?
The median age in Pierson is 33.8 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Pierson?
The average commute to work in Pierson is 28 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pierson?
The unemployment rate in Pierson is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pierson?
11% of adults in Pierson 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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