Living in St. Ansgar, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Ansgar · Census data 2020–2024
St. Ansgar has 1,206 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $76,458 (about the same as the Iowa median), the median home value is $152,500, the median rent is $912/month.
St. Ansgar is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Ansgar at a glance
- Population
- 1,206
- Median age
- 40State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $76,458State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $152,500State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $912/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is St. Ansgar a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Iowa median; home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 21 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Ansgar
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Ansgar the median home value is $152,500, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $912 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,344 a month in housing costs.
St. Ansgar median household income
The median household income in St. Ansgar is $76,458 and the income per person is $41,472. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in St. Ansgar: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 546
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.28
St. Ansgar demographics
- Population
- 1,206
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 24.9%
- Households
- 513
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Ansgar ›
Education in St. Ansgar
32.1% of adults 25 and older in St. Ansgar have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Ansgar
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
St. Ansgar vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Ansgar | 1,206 | $76,458 | $152,500 | $912 |
| Mitchell | 117 | $72,500 | $116,100 | — |
| Stacyville | 545 | $61,932 | $112,900 | $664 |
| Grafton | 271 | $48,750 | $93,300 | $638 |
| Osage | 3,561 | $68,730 | $160,700 | $692 |
| Lyle | 504 | $58,269 | $111,800 | $575 |
| Plymouth | 407 | $80,000 | $125,700 | $831 |
| Rock Falls | 119 | $71,042 | $156,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in St. Ansgar, IA?
The median household income in St. Ansgar is $76,458, about the same as 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 St. Ansgar?
The median home value in St. Ansgar is $152,500, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in St. Ansgar?
The median gross rent in St. Ansgar is $912 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is St. Ansgar, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Iowa median; home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 21 minutes.
What is the median age in St. Ansgar?
The median age in St. Ansgar is 40 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in St. Ansgar?
The average commute to work in St. Ansgar is 21 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Ansgar?
The unemployment rate in St. Ansgar is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Ansgar?
32.1% of adults in St. Ansgar 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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