Living in Remsen, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Remsen · Census data 2020–2024
Remsen has 1,823 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $91,477 (22% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $185,900, the median rent is $938/month.
Remsen at a glance
- Population
- 1,823
- Median age
- 41.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $91,477State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $185,900State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $938/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 79%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Remsen a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Iowa median; home values 11% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: An average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Remsen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Remsen the median home value is $185,900, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $938 per month, which is 15.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,443 a month in housing costs.
Remsen median household income
The median household income in Remsen is $91,477 and the income per person is $41,235. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Remsen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 740
- Owner-occupied
- 79%
- Renter-occupied
- 21%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.55
Remsen demographics
- Population
- 1,823
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 690
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Remsen ›
Education in Remsen
11.1% of adults 25 and older in Remsen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Remsen
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Remsen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remsen | 1,823 | $91,477 | $185,900 | $938 |
| Marcus | 1,180 | $77,981 | $200,000 | $639 |
| Le Mars | 10,640 | $74,701 | $219,200 | $929 |
| Alton | 1,459 | $98,036 | $218,900 | $813 |
| Granville | 265 | $68,750 | $162,500 | — |
| Cleghorn | 271 | $65,625 | $98,800 | $725 |
| Orange City | 6,426 | $82,122 | $264,000 | $789 |
| Maurice | 206 | $68,750 | $169,800 | $1,063 |
| Brunsville | 210 | $45,000 | $129,200 | $1,417 |
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What is the median household income in Remsen, IA?
The median household income in Remsen is $91,477, 22% 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 Remsen?
The median home value in Remsen is $185,900, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Remsen?
The median gross rent in Remsen is $938 per month, about 15.6% of household income.
Is Remsen, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Iowa median; home values 11% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Remsen?
The median age in Remsen is 41.7 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Remsen?
The average commute to work in Remsen is 22 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Remsen?
The unemployment rate in Remsen is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Remsen?
11.1% of adults in Remsen 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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