Living in Radcliffe, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Radcliffe · Census data 2020–2024
Radcliffe has 657 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $69,286 (8% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $118,300, the median rent is $519/month.
Radcliffe is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Radcliffe at a glance
- Population
- 657
- Median age
- 44.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $69,286State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $118,300State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $519/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.3%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Radcliffe a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Radcliffe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Radcliffe the median home value is $118,300, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $519 per month, which is 23.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,186 a month in housing costs.
Radcliffe median household income
The median household income in Radcliffe is $69,286 and the income per person is $35,956. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Radcliffe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 308
- Owner-occupied
- 79.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.8%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.40
Radcliffe demographics
- Population
- 657
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 274
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Radcliffe ›
Education in Radcliffe
11.3% of adults 25 and older in Radcliffe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Radcliffe
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
Radcliffe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radcliffe | 657 | $69,286 | $118,300 | $519 |
| Hubbard | 773 | $68,750 | $106,100 | $632 |
| Ellsworth | 482 | $77,500 | $149,000 | $875 |
| Randall | 142 | $72,321 | $110,800 | — |
| Jewell Junction | 1,084 | $81,250 | $148,100 | $906 |
| McCallsburg | 326 | $65,000 | $168,600 | $676 |
| Roland | 1,559 | $79,028 | $185,900 | $1,375 |
| Story City | 3,398 | $96,605 | $215,600 | $999 |
| Zearing | 566 | $74,167 | $158,800 | $883 |
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What is the median household income in Radcliffe, IA?
The median household income in Radcliffe is $69,286, 8% 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 Radcliffe?
The median home value in Radcliffe is $118,300, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Radcliffe?
The median gross rent in Radcliffe is $519 per month, about 23.5% of household income.
Is Radcliffe, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
What is the median age in Radcliffe?
The median age in Radcliffe is 44.7 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Radcliffe?
The average commute to work in Radcliffe is 39 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Radcliffe?
The unemployment rate in Radcliffe is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Radcliffe?
11.3% of adults in Radcliffe 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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