Living in St. Donatus, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Donatus · Census data 2020–2024
St. Donatus has 135 residents with a median age of 60. The median household income is $44,141 (41% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $203,300, the median rent is $1,097/month.
St. Donatus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Donatus at a glance
- Population
- 135
- Median age
- 60State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $44,141State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $203,300State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,097/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 86.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is St. Donatus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Donatus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Donatus the median home value is $203,300, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,097 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,469 a month in housing costs.
St. Donatus median household income
The median household income in St. Donatus is $44,141 and the income per person is $33,853. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in St. Donatus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 79
- Owner-occupied
- 86.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 1.71
St. Donatus demographics
- Population
- 135
- Median age
- 60
- Under 18
- 5.2%
- 65 and older
- 38.5%
- Households
- 79
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 19.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Donatus ›
Education in St. Donatus
6.7% of adults 25 and older in St. Donatus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Donatus
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 62.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 62%
St. Donatus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Donatus | 135 | $44,141 | $203,300 | $1,097 |
| La Motte | 267 | $84,167 | $144,000 | — |
| Galena | 2,931 | $58,689 | $233,200 | $836 |
| Menominee | 345 | $118,750 | $257,900 | $735 |
| Bellevue | 2,259 | $79,417 | $216,500 | $843 |
| East Dubuque | 1,470 | $67,891 | $144,000 | $867 |
| The Galena Territory | 1,735 | $117,548 | $324,700 | $1,279 |
| Dubuque | 59,174 | $65,845 | $204,800 | $948 |
| Hazel Green | 1,204 | $64,688 | $165,700 | $784 |
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What is the median household income in St. Donatus, IA?
The median household income in St. Donatus is $44,141, 41% 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 St. Donatus?
The median home value in St. Donatus is $203,300, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in St. Donatus?
The median gross rent in St. Donatus is $1,097 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is St. Donatus, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
What is the median age in St. Donatus?
The median age in St. Donatus is 60 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in St. Donatus?
The average commute to work in St. Donatus is 19 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Donatus?
The unemployment rate in St. Donatus is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Donatus?
6.7% of adults in St. Donatus 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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