Living in Roland, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roland · Census data 2020–2024
Roland has 1,559 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $79,028 (5% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $185,900, the median rent is $1,375/month.
Roland at a glance
- Population
- 1,559
- Median age
- 39.4State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $79,028State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $185,900State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,375/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 88.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Roland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Iowa median; home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 1.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Roland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roland the median home value is $185,900, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month, which is 48.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,456 a month in housing costs.
Roland median household income
The median household income in Roland is $79,028 and the income per person is $44,091. 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Roland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 741
- Owner-occupied
- 88.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.8%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.22
Roland demographics
- Population
- 1,559
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 703
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roland ›
Education in Roland
30.8% of adults 25 and older in Roland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roland
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Roland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roland | 1,559 | $79,028 | $185,900 | $1,375 |
| Story City | 3,398 | $96,605 | $215,600 | $999 |
| McCallsburg | 326 | $65,000 | $168,600 | $676 |
| Randall | 142 | $72,321 | $110,800 | — |
| Gilbert | 1,381 | $122,656 | $274,600 | $865 |
| Nevada | 6,983 | $75,094 | $182,400 | $953 |
| Zearing | 566 | $74,167 | $158,800 | $883 |
| Ellsworth | 482 | $77,500 | $149,000 | $875 |
| Radcliffe | 657 | $69,286 | $118,300 | $519 |
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What is the median household income in Roland, IA?
The median household income in Roland is $79,028, 5% 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 Roland?
The median home value in Roland is $185,900, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Roland?
The median gross rent in Roland is $1,375 per month, about 48.8% of household income.
Is Roland, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Iowa median; home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 1.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Roland?
The median age in Roland is 39.4 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Roland?
The average commute to work in Roland is 25 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roland?
The unemployment rate in Roland is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roland?
30.8% of adults in Roland 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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