Living in Rowley, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rowley · Census data 2020–2024
Rowley has 353 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $60,313 (20% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $145,800, the median rent is $1,042/month.
Rowley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rowley at a glance
- Population
- 353
- Median age
- 42.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $60,313State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $145,800State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,042/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 86.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Rowley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rowley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rowley the median home value is $145,800, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,000 a month in housing costs.
Rowley median household income
The median household income in Rowley is $60,313 and the income per person is $32,956. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Rowley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 135
- Owner-occupied
- 86.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.5%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.65
Rowley demographics
- Population
- 353
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 133
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rowley ›
Education in Rowley
18.5% of adults 25 and older in Rowley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rowley
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.7%
Rowley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley | 353 | $60,313 | $145,800 | $1,042 |
| Quasqueton | 703 | $75,000 | $145,800 | $750 |
| Walker | 661 | $82,656 | $172,400 | $808 |
| Independence | 6,164 | $73,806 | $165,300 | $820 |
| Brandon | 307 | $61,250 | $113,800 | $1,046 |
| Winthrop | 1,040 | $69,792 | $158,200 | $1,077 |
| Urbana | 1,639 | $115,655 | $228,900 | $860 |
| Center Point | 2,562 | $95,192 | $212,400 | $798 |
| Jesup | 2,561 | $89,408 | $190,200 | $933 |
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What is the median household income in Rowley, IA?
The median household income in Rowley is $60,313, 20% 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 Rowley?
The median home value in Rowley is $145,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Rowley?
The median gross rent in Rowley is $1,042 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Rowley, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%.
What is the median age in Rowley?
The median age in Rowley is 42.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Rowley?
The average commute to work in Rowley is 23 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rowley?
The unemployment rate in Rowley is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rowley?
18.5% of adults in Rowley 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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