Living in Stone City, Iowa

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stone City · Census data 2020–2024

Stone City has 154 residents with a median age of 54.4. The median household income is $179,167 (139% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $535,700.

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

Stone City at a glance

Population
154
Median age
54.4State: 38.6
Median household income
$179,167State: $75,059
Median home value
$535,700State: $208,000
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%

Is Stone City a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 139% higher than the Iowa median.

Cons: Home values 158% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Stone City

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stone City the median home value is $535,700, 61% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,364 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Stone City$535,700
Iowa$208,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Iowa$972
United States$1,413

Stone City median household income

The median household income in Stone City is $179,167 and the income per person is $71,699. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).

Median household income

Stone City$179,167
Iowa$75,059
United States$80,734

Housing in Stone City: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
72
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2004
Average household size
2.14

Stone City demographics

Population
154
Median age
54.4
Under 18
0%
65 and older
43.5%
Households
72
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
14.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White96.8%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stone City ›

Education in Stone City

32.3% of adults 25 and older in Stone City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Stone City32.3%
Iowa31.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Stone City

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
—State: 20 min
Work from home
28%
Drive alone
46.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Stone City vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Stone City154$179,167$535,700—
Anamosa5,629$60,650$172,600$966
Martelle457$93,333$134,400$825
Springville1,172$92,656$182,400$1,125
Prairieburg143$45,000$97,700—
Central City1,356$85,400$179,700$782
Monticello4,071$70,015$175,200$722
Marion41,896$86,743$241,700$961
Lisbon1,714$93,906$219,700$798

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Living in Stone City: FAQ

What is the median household income in Stone City, IA?

The median household income in Stone City is $179,167, 139% 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 Stone City?

The median home value in Stone City is $535,700, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.

Is Stone City, IA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 139% higher than the Iowa median. Minuses: home values 158% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Stone City?

The median age in Stone City is 54.4 years (Iowa: 38.6).

What is the unemployment rate in Stone City?

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

How educated is Stone City?

32.3% of adults in Stone City 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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