Living in Urbana, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Urbana · Census data 2020–2024
Urbana has 1,639 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $115,655 (54% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $228,900, the median rent is $860/month.
Urbana at a glance
- Population
- 1,639
- Median age
- 32.8State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $115,655State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $228,900State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $860/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 88.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Urbana a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 54% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Urbana
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Urbana the median home value is $228,900, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $860 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,660 a month in housing costs.
Urbana median household income
The median household income in Urbana is $115,655 and the income per person is $43,421. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Urbana: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 589
- Owner-occupied
- 88.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.8%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.92
Urbana demographics
- Population
- 1,639
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 30.6%
- 65 and older
- 10.1%
- Households
- 561
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Urbana ›
Education in Urbana
29.1% of adults 25 and older in Urbana have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Urbana
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 83.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Urbana vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana | 1,639 | $115,655 | $228,900 | $860 |
| Center Point | 2,562 | $95,192 | $212,400 | $798 |
| Walker | 661 | $82,656 | $172,400 | $808 |
| Brandon | 307 | $61,250 | $113,800 | $1,046 |
| Vinton | 4,948 | $66,495 | $152,300 | $942 |
| Shellsburg | 868 | $70,179 | $175,800 | $967 |
| Rowley | 353 | $60,313 | $145,800 | $1,042 |
| Mount Auburn | 172 | $79,000 | $125,000 | $967 |
| Palo | 1,438 | $106,375 | $282,400 | $717 |
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What is the median household income in Urbana, IA?
The median household income in Urbana is $115,655, 54% 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 Urbana?
The median home value in Urbana is $228,900, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Urbana?
The median gross rent in Urbana is $860 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Urbana, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 54% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Urbana?
The median age in Urbana is 32.8 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Urbana?
The average commute to work in Urbana is 27 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Urbana?
The unemployment rate in Urbana is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Urbana?
29.1% of adults in Urbana 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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