Living in Tripoli, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tripoli · Census data 2020–2024
Tripoli has 1,156 residents with a median age of 47.9. The median household income is $78,324 (4% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $120,500, the median rent is $940/month.
Tripoli is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tripoli at a glance
- Population
- 1,156
- Median age
- 47.9State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $78,324State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $120,500State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $940/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 86.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Tripoli a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Iowa median; home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Tripoli
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tripoli the median home value is $120,500, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $940 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,014 a month in housing costs.
Tripoli median household income
The median household income in Tripoli is $78,324 and the income per person is $39,559. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Tripoli: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 561
- Owner-occupied
- 86.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.1%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.16
Tripoli demographics
- Population
- 1,156
- Median age
- 47.9
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 527
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tripoli ›
Education in Tripoli
28.7% of adults 25 and older in Tripoli have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tripoli
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 88%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Tripoli vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripoli | 1,156 | $78,324 | $120,500 | $940 |
| Frederika | 236 | $57,083 | $98,100 | $667 |
| Readlyn | 736 | $86,103 | $168,400 | $588 |
| Sumner | 2,106 | $58,854 | $118,000 | $902 |
| Denver | 2,379 | $92,000 | $229,200 | $859 |
| Fredericksburg | 989 | $65,313 | $201,300 | $735 |
| Waverly | 10,494 | $80,284 | $223,300 | $1,057 |
| Westgate | 178 | $53,750 | $78,300 | $1,036 |
| Plainfield | 314 | $80,000 | $128,100 | $684 |
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What is the median household income in Tripoli, IA?
The median household income in Tripoli is $78,324, 4% 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 Tripoli?
The median home value in Tripoli is $120,500, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Tripoli?
The median gross rent in Tripoli is $940 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is Tripoli, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Iowa median; home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Tripoli?
The median age in Tripoli is 47.9 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Tripoli?
The average commute to work in Tripoli is 27 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tripoli?
The unemployment rate in Tripoli is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tripoli?
28.7% of adults in Tripoli 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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