Living in Reinbeck, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Reinbeck · Census data 2020–2024
Reinbeck has 1,715 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $86,797 (16% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $165,000, the median rent is $747/month.
Reinbeck at a glance
- Population
- 1,715
- Median age
- 42.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $86,797State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $165,000State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $747/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Reinbeck a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Iowa median; home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 21 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Reinbeck
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Reinbeck the median home value is $165,000, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $747 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,349 a month in housing costs.
Reinbeck median household income
The median household income in Reinbeck is $86,797 and the income per person is $38,373. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Reinbeck: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 797
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.3%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.34
Reinbeck demographics
- Population
- 1,715
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 723
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Reinbeck ›
Education in Reinbeck
24.4% of adults 25 and older in Reinbeck have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Reinbeck
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Reinbeck vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reinbeck | 1,715 | $86,797 | $165,000 | $747 |
| Lincoln | 113 | $65,000 | $97,800 | $1,000 |
| Grundy Center | 2,809 | $80,357 | $177,900 | — |
| Dike | 1,365 | $91,146 | $247,800 | $711 |
| Hudson | 2,699 | $120,481 | $242,700 | $947 |
| Gladbrook | 992 | $70,125 | $125,200 | $844 |
| Traer | 1,519 | $76,406 | $151,900 | $971 |
| Holland | 327 | $72,788 | $125,000 | $1,087 |
| Beaman | 125 | $80,000 | $96,700 | $785 |
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What is the median household income in Reinbeck, IA?
The median household income in Reinbeck is $86,797, 16% 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 Reinbeck?
The median home value in Reinbeck is $165,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Reinbeck?
The median gross rent in Reinbeck is $747 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Reinbeck, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Iowa median; home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 21 minutes.
What is the median age in Reinbeck?
The median age in Reinbeck is 42.1 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Reinbeck?
The average commute to work in Reinbeck is 21 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Reinbeck?
The unemployment rate in Reinbeck is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Reinbeck?
24.4% of adults in Reinbeck 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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