Living in Vinton, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vinton · Census data 2020–2024
Vinton has 4,948 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $66,495 (11% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $152,300, the median rent is $942/month.
Vinton at a glance
- Population
- 4,948
- Median age
- 44.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $66,495State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $152,300State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $942/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 79.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Vinton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Vinton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vinton the median home value is $152,300, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $942 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,251 a month in housing costs.
Vinton median household income
The median household income in Vinton is $66,495 and the income per person is $39,121. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Vinton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,529
- Owner-occupied
- 79.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.1%
- Vacant
- 9.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.09
Vinton demographics
- Population
- 4,948
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 2,292
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vinton ›
Education in Vinton
28.6% of adults 25 and older in Vinton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vinton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Vinton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinton | 4,948 | $66,495 | $152,300 | $942 |
| Garrison | 286 | $60,313 | $72,900 | $775 |
| Mount Auburn | 172 | $79,000 | $125,000 | $967 |
| Urbana | 1,639 | $115,655 | $228,900 | $860 |
| Shellsburg | 868 | $70,179 | $175,800 | $967 |
| Brandon | 307 | $61,250 | $113,800 | $1,046 |
| Van Horne | 612 | $77,344 | $184,500 | $725 |
| Newhall | 996 | $67,443 | $186,300 | $642 |
| Center Point | 2,562 | $95,192 | $212,400 | $798 |
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What is the median household income in Vinton, IA?
The median household income in Vinton is $66,495, 11% 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 Vinton?
The median home value in Vinton is $152,300, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Vinton?
The median gross rent in Vinton is $942 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Vinton, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in Vinton?
The median age in Vinton is 44.7 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Vinton?
The average commute to work in Vinton is 21 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vinton?
The unemployment rate in Vinton is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vinton?
28.6% of adults in Vinton 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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