Living in Renwick, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Renwick · Census data 2020–2024
Renwick has 229 residents with a median age of 50.8. The median household income is $52,125 (31% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $81,100, the median rent is $746/month.
Renwick is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Renwick at a glance
- Population
- 229
- Median age
- 50.8State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $52,125State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $81,100State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $746/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Renwick a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Renwick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Renwick the median home value is $81,100, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $746 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,148 a month in housing costs.
Renwick median household income
The median household income in Renwick is $52,125 and the income per person is $35,260. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Renwick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 175
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 26.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.79
Renwick demographics
- Population
- 229
- Median age
- 50.8
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 128
- Foreign-born
- 8.7%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Renwick ›
Education in Renwick
9.4% of adults 25 and older in Renwick have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Renwick
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Drive alone
- 83%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Renwick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renwick | 229 | $52,125 | $81,100 | $746 |
| Goldfield | 613 | $53,092 | $108,000 | $607 |
| Lu Verne | 318 | $51,250 | $61,700 | $883 |
| Thor | 257 | $57,305 | $101,800 | $1,075 |
| Livermore | 416 | $66,250 | $71,500 | $845 |
| Corwith | 249 | $55,313 | $58,300 | $631 |
| Eagle Grove | 3,593 | $63,125 | $104,600 | $996 |
| Kanawha | 756 | $68,250 | $77,600 | $575 |
| Dakota City | 752 | $60,417 | $119,800 | $965 |
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What is the median household income in Renwick, IA?
The median household income in Renwick is $52,125, 31% 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 Renwick?
The median home value in Renwick is $81,100, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Renwick?
The median gross rent in Renwick is $746 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is Renwick, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Renwick?
The median age in Renwick is 50.8 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Renwick?
The average commute to work in Renwick is 25 minutes; 9.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Renwick?
The unemployment rate in Renwick is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Renwick?
9.4% of adults in Renwick 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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