Living in Wahpeton, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wahpeton · Census data 2020–2024
Wahpeton has 443 residents with a median age of 59.5. The median household income is $107,917 (44% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $495,500, the median rent is $850/month.
Wahpeton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wahpeton at a glance
- Population
- 443
- Median age
- 59.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $107,917State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $495,500State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 79.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.5%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Wahpeton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 138% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wahpeton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wahpeton the median home value is $495,500, 49% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 20.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,274 a month in housing costs.
Wahpeton median household income
The median household income in Wahpeton is $107,917 and the income per person is $69,684. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Wahpeton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 750
- Owner-occupied
- 79.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.7%
- Vacant
- 70.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.00
70.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wahpeton has many vacation and second homes.
Wahpeton demographics
- Population
- 443
- Median age
- 59.5
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 41.5%
- Households
- 222
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wahpeton ›
Education in Wahpeton
59.5% of adults 25 and older in Wahpeton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wahpeton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Drive alone
- 58.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Wahpeton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wahpeton | 443 | $107,917 | $495,500 | $850 |
| West Okoboji | 418 | $66,250 | $593,800 | $2,000 |
| Arnolds Park | 922 | $86,833 | $438,900 | $485 |
| Milford | 3,311 | $63,369 | $218,400 | $887 |
| Okoboji | 969 | $73,000 | $299,300 | $942 |
| Spirit Lake | 5,518 | $65,720 | $215,100 | $911 |
| Orleans | 527 | $74,750 | $573,200 | — |
| Fostoria | 181 | $81,250 | $161,800 | $769 |
| Lake Park | 1,184 | $74,500 | $168,800 | $872 |
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What is the median household income in Wahpeton, IA?
The median household income in Wahpeton is $107,917, 44% 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 Wahpeton?
The median home value in Wahpeton is $495,500, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Wahpeton?
The median gross rent in Wahpeton is $850 per month, about 20.7% of household income.
Is Wahpeton, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 138% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Wahpeton?
The median age in Wahpeton is 59.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Wahpeton?
The average commute to work in Wahpeton is 16 minutes; 18.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wahpeton?
The unemployment rate in Wahpeton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wahpeton?
59.5% of adults in Wahpeton 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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