Living in Polk City, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Polk City · Census data 2020–2024
Polk City has 6,037 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $164,389 (119% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $414,800, the median rent is $782/month.
Polk City at a glance
- Population
- 6,037
- Median age
- 39.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $164,389State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $414,800State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $782/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 89.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Polk City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 119% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Home values 99% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Polk City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Polk City the median home value is $414,800, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $782 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,569 a month in housing costs.
Polk City median household income
The median household income in Polk City is $164,389 and the income per person is $56,351. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Polk City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,231
- Owner-occupied
- 89.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.9%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.74
Polk City demographics
- Population
- 6,037
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 27.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 2,184
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Polk City ›
Education in Polk City
44.2% of adults 25 and older in Polk City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 18.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Polk City
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 21.9%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Polk City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk City | 6,037 | $164,389 | $414,800 | $782 |
| Granger | 1,979 | $112,404 | $329,400 | $843 |
| Sheldahl | 361 | $80,938 | $184,700 | — |
| Alleman | 429 | $121,875 | $299,200 | — |
| Johnston | 24,384 | $106,551 | $369,100 | $1,338 |
| Slater | 1,401 | $97,500 | $232,800 | $895 |
| Ankeny | 72,615 | $108,198 | $331,000 | $1,319 |
| Madrid | 2,808 | $89,844 | $185,600 | $1,029 |
| Grimes | 16,366 | $120,037 | $304,700 | $1,251 |
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What is the median household income in Polk City, IA?
The median household income in Polk City is $164,389, 119% 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 Polk City?
The median home value in Polk City is $414,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Polk City?
The median gross rent in Polk City is $782 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Polk City, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 119% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values 99% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Polk City?
The median age in Polk City is 39.1 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Polk City?
The average commute to work in Polk City is 24 minutes; 21.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Polk City?
The unemployment rate in Polk City is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Polk City?
44.2% of adults in Polk City 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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