Living in Walcott, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walcott · Census data 2020–2024
Walcott has 1,725 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $78,580 (5% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $190,300, the median rent is $787/month.
Walcott at a glance
- Population
- 1,725
- Median age
- 43.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $78,580State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $190,300State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $787/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 79.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Walcott a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Iowa median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Walcott
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walcott the median home value is $190,300, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $787 per month, which is 18.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,504 a month in housing costs.
Walcott median household income
The median household income in Walcott is $78,580 and the income per person is $37,739. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Walcott: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 809
- Owner-occupied
- 79.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.2%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.31
Walcott demographics
- Population
- 1,725
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 729
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walcott ›
Education in Walcott
19.6% of adults 25 and older in Walcott have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walcott
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 83.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Walcott vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walcott | 1,725 | $78,580 | $190,300 | $787 |
| Stockton | 170 | $49,500 | $100,000 | $825 |
| Maysville | 220 | $71,429 | $229,800 | $625 |
| Blue Grass | 1,972 | $92,981 | $222,500 | $1,229 |
| Durant | 1,946 | $81,625 | $194,300 | $784 |
| Buffalo | 1,097 | $69,728 | $122,100 | $804 |
| Montpelier | 209 | $70,938 | $255,100 | — |
| Donahue | 390 | $104,063 | $200,700 | — |
| Davenport | 100,913 | $66,200 | $166,400 | $978 |
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What is the median household income in Walcott, IA?
The median household income in Walcott is $78,580, 5% 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 Walcott?
The median home value in Walcott is $190,300, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Walcott?
The median gross rent in Walcott is $787 per month, about 18.7% of household income.
Is Walcott, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Iowa median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Walcott?
The median age in Walcott is 43.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Walcott?
The average commute to work in Walcott is 20 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walcott?
The unemployment rate in Walcott is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walcott?
19.6% of adults in Walcott 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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