Living in Rutland, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rutland · Census data 2020–2024
Rutland has 120 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $85,625 (14% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $50,000, the median rent is $775/month.
Rutland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rutland at a glance
- Population
- 120
- Median age
- 33.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $85,625State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $50,000State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 90.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Rutland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Iowa median; home values 76% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 0.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 22 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rutland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rutland the median home value is $50,000, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,156 a month in housing costs.
Rutland median household income
The median household income in Rutland is $85,625 and the income per person is $54,841. 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Rutland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 73
- Owner-occupied
- 90.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.1%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.82
Rutland demographics
- Population
- 120
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 66
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rutland ›
Education in Rutland
7.6% of adults 25 and older in Rutland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rutland
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 65.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Rutland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland | 120 | $85,625 | $50,000 | $775 |
| Humboldt | 4,771 | $74,500 | $173,600 | $740 |
| Dakota City | 752 | $60,417 | $119,800 | $965 |
| Bode | 379 | $59,531 | $75,700 | $647 |
| Gilmore City | 748 | $53,375 | $83,900 | — |
| Livermore | 416 | $66,250 | $71,500 | $845 |
| Clare | 128 | $80,417 | $72,500 | $656 |
| Rolfe | 626 | $51,250 | $48,500 | $583 |
| Badger | 433 | $72,750 | $142,800 | $750 |
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What is the median household income in Rutland, IA?
The median household income in Rutland is $85,625, 14% 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 Rutland?
The median home value in Rutland is $50,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Rutland?
The median gross rent in Rutland is $775 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Rutland, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Iowa median; home values 76% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 0.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 22 minutes.
What is the median age in Rutland?
The median age in Rutland is 33.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Rutland?
The average commute to work in Rutland is 22 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rutland?
The unemployment rate in Rutland is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rutland?
7.6% of adults in Rutland 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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