Living in Pomeroy, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pomeroy · Census data 2020–2024
Pomeroy has 542 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $53,542 (29% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $70,200, the median rent is $645/month.
Pomeroy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pomeroy at a glance
- Population
- 542
- Median age
- 41.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $53,542State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $70,200State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $645/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 84.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Pomeroy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pomeroy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pomeroy the median home value is $70,200, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $645 per month, which is 18.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $833 a month in housing costs.
Pomeroy median household income
The median household income in Pomeroy is $53,542 and the income per person is $29,900. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Pomeroy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 305
- Owner-occupied
- 84.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.5%
- Vacant
- 22%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.17
Pomeroy demographics
- Population
- 542
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 24.2%
- Households
- 238
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pomeroy ›
Education in Pomeroy
19.4% of adults 25 and older in Pomeroy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pomeroy
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Pomeroy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomeroy | 542 | $53,542 | $70,200 | $645 |
| Twin Lakes | 579 | $109,712 | $561,500 | — |
| Palmer | 134 | $59,063 | $39,600 | — |
| Manson | 1,645 | $66,250 | $116,900 | $714 |
| Fonda | 589 | $54,853 | $58,500 | $546 |
| Rockwell City | 2,401 | $56,741 | $88,500 | $796 |
| Pocahontas | 1,763 | $66,574 | $106,100 | $932 |
| Lytton | 357 | $62,708 | $65,600 | $683 |
| Barnum | 250 | $86,615 | $135,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Pomeroy, IA?
The median household income in Pomeroy is $53,542, 29% lower 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 Pomeroy?
The median home value in Pomeroy is $70,200, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Pomeroy?
The median gross rent in Pomeroy is $645 per month, about 18.5% of household income.
Is Pomeroy, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
What is the median age in Pomeroy?
The median age in Pomeroy is 41.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Pomeroy?
The average commute to work in Pomeroy is 25 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pomeroy?
The unemployment rate in Pomeroy is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pomeroy?
19.4% of adults in Pomeroy 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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