Living in St. Marys, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Marys · Census data 2020–2024
St. Marys has 96 residents with a median age of 55.5. The median household income is $77,500 (3% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $195,000.
St. Marys is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Marys at a glance
- Population
- 96
- Median age
- 55.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $77,500State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $195,000State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 68.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is St. Marys a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Iowa median; home values 6% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 10.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Marys
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Marys the median home value is $195,000, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,792 a month in housing costs.
St. Marys median household income
The median household income in St. Marys is $77,500 and the income per person is $45,261. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in St. Marys: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 44
- Owner-occupied
- 68.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.18
St. Marys demographics
- Population
- 96
- Median age
- 55.5
- Under 18
- 3.1%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 44
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 15.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Marys ›
Education in St. Marys
23.2% of adults 25 and older in St. Marys have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Marys
- Unemployment rate
- 10.2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 69.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
St. Marys vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Marys | 96 | $77,500 | $195,000 | — |
| St. Charles | 914 | $82,841 | $221,300 | $855 |
| Martensdale | 569 | $57,500 | $181,400 | $858 |
| Patterson | 346 | $82,969 | $111,100 | — |
| New Virginia | 587 | $77,188 | $180,600 | $971 |
| Truro | 518 | $78,750 | $195,100 | $888 |
| Indianola | 16,044 | $75,453 | $237,500 | $986 |
| Cumming | 545 | $162,875 | $508,000 | $1,163 |
| Norwalk | 14,183 | $102,722 | $303,100 | $838 |
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What is the median household income in St. Marys, IA?
The median household income in St. Marys is $77,500, 3% 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. Marys?
The median home value in St. Marys is $195,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is St. Marys, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Iowa median; home values 6% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 10.2%.
What is the median age in St. Marys?
The median age in St. Marys is 55.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in St. Marys?
The average commute to work in St. Marys is 27 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Marys?
The unemployment rate in St. Marys is 10.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Marys?
23.2% of adults in St. Marys 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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