Living in St. Benedict, Iowa

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Benedict · Census data 2020–2024

St. Benedict has 25 residents with a median age of 58.9. The median household income is $128,438 (71% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $63,300.

St. Benedict is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

St. Benedict at a glance

Population
25
Median age
58.9State: 38.6
Median household income
$128,438State: $75,059
Median home value
$63,300State: $208,000
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%

Is St. Benedict a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 71% higher than the Iowa median; home values 70% lower than the state median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in St. Benedict

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Benedict the median home value is $63,300, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

St. Benedict$63,300
Iowa$208,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Iowa$972
United States$1,413

St. Benedict median household income

The median household income in St. Benedict is $128,438 and the income per person is $68,252. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).

Median household income

St. Benedict$128,438
Iowa$75,059
United States$80,734

Housing in St. Benedict: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
18
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
1.39

St. Benedict demographics

Population
25
Median age
58.9
Under 18
0%
65 and older
44%
Households
18
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
12%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Benedict ›

Education in St. Benedict

36.4% of adults 25 and older in St. Benedict have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 18.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

St. Benedict36.4%
Iowa31.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in St. Benedict

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
—State: 20 min
Work from home
4.8%
Drive alone
57.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

St. Benedict vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
St. Benedict25$128,438$63,300—
Wesley360$68,125$95,000$525
Corwith249$55,313$58,300$631
Algona5,377$56,040$160,800$885
Lu Verne318$51,250$61,700$883
Titonka452$72,250$65,800$458
Burt511$66,750$75,000$546
Britt1,882$72,943$101,900$774
Livermore416$66,250$71,500$845

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Living in St. Benedict: FAQ

What is the median household income in St. Benedict, IA?

The median household income in St. Benedict is $128,438, 71% 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 St. Benedict?

The median home value in St. Benedict is $63,300, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.

Is St. Benedict, IA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 71% higher than the Iowa median; home values 70% lower than the state median.

What is the median age in St. Benedict?

The median age in St. Benedict is 58.9 years (Iowa: 38.6).

What is the unemployment rate in St. Benedict?

The unemployment rate in St. Benedict is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is St. Benedict?

36.4% of adults in St. Benedict 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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