Living in Plymouth, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Plymouth · Census data 2020–2024
Plymouth has 407 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $80,000 (7% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $125,700, the median rent is $831/month.
Plymouth is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Plymouth at a glance
- Population
- 407
- Median age
- 38.8State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $80,000State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $125,700State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $831/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Plymouth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Iowa median; home values 40% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 13%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Plymouth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Plymouth the median home value is $125,700, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $831 per month, which is 17% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,191 a month in housing costs.
Plymouth median household income
The median household income in Plymouth is $80,000 and the income per person is $30,864. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Plymouth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 181
- Owner-occupied
- 78.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.9%
- Vacant
- 11.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.54
Plymouth demographics
- Population
- 407
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 160
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Plymouth ›
Education in Plymouth
11.2% of adults 25 and older in Plymouth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Plymouth
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Plymouth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 407 | $80,000 | $125,700 | $831 |
| Rock Falls | 119 | $71,042 | $156,300 | — |
| Manly | 1,320 | $72,813 | $120,300 | $756 |
| Grafton | 271 | $48,750 | $93,300 | $638 |
| Mason City | 27,050 | $64,804 | $142,000 | $882 |
| Kensett | 270 | $44,643 | $67,100 | $650 |
| Nora Springs | 1,363 | $78,594 | $134,500 | $669 |
| Hanlontown | 249 | $72,813 | $106,800 | $794 |
| Mitchell | 117 | $72,500 | $116,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Plymouth, IA?
The median household income in Plymouth is $80,000, 7% 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 Plymouth?
The median home value in Plymouth is $125,700, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Plymouth?
The median gross rent in Plymouth is $831 per month, about 17% of household income.
Is Plymouth, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Iowa median; home values 40% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 13%.
What is the median age in Plymouth?
The median age in Plymouth is 38.8 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Plymouth?
The average commute to work in Plymouth is 22 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Plymouth?
The unemployment rate in Plymouth is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Plymouth?
11.2% of adults in Plymouth 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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