Living in Readlyn, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Readlyn · Census data 2020–2024
Readlyn has 736 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $86,103 (15% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $168,400, the median rent is $588/month.
Readlyn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Readlyn at a glance
- Population
- 736
- Median age
- 37.8State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $86,103State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $168,400State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $588/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 81.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Readlyn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Iowa median; home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Readlyn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Readlyn the median home value is $168,400, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $588 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,367 a month in housing costs.
Readlyn median household income
The median household income in Readlyn is $86,103 and the income per person is $39,537. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Readlyn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 317
- Owner-occupied
- 81.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.9%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.40
Readlyn demographics
- Population
- 736
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 307
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Readlyn ›
Education in Readlyn
17.5% of adults 25 and older in Readlyn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Readlyn
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 83.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Readlyn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readlyn | 736 | $86,103 | $168,400 | $588 |
| Denver | 2,379 | $92,000 | $229,200 | $859 |
| Tripoli | 1,156 | $78,324 | $120,500 | $940 |
| Dunkerton | 821 | $86,413 | $189,700 | $514 |
| Fairbank | 1,275 | $89,712 | $186,900 | $686 |
| Sumner | 2,106 | $58,854 | $118,000 | $902 |
| Westgate | 178 | $53,750 | $78,300 | $1,036 |
| Waverly | 10,494 | $80,284 | $223,300 | $1,057 |
| Janesville | 917 | $103,542 | $221,700 | $717 |
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What is the median household income in Readlyn, IA?
The median household income in Readlyn is $86,103, 15% 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 Readlyn?
The median home value in Readlyn is $168,400, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Readlyn?
The median gross rent in Readlyn is $588 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Readlyn, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Iowa median; home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Readlyn?
The median age in Readlyn is 37.8 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Readlyn?
The average commute to work in Readlyn is 26 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Readlyn?
The unemployment rate in Readlyn is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Readlyn?
17.5% of adults in Readlyn 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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