Living in Walford, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walford · Census data 2020–2024
Walford has 1,329 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $128,750 (72% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $303,000.
Walford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Walford at a glance
- Population
- 1,329
- Median age
- 37State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $128,750State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $303,000State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 92.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Walford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 72% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 1.1%.
Cons: Home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Walford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walford the median home value is $303,000, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,056 a month in housing costs.
Walford median household income
The median household income in Walford is $128,750 and the income per person is $44,829. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Walford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 468
- Owner-occupied
- 92.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.7%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 3.02
Walford demographics
- Population
- 1,329
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 440
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walford ›
Education in Walford
34.2% of adults 25 and older in Walford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walford
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 86.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Walford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walford | 1,329 | $128,750 | $303,000 | — |
| Fairfax | 2,900 | $114,375 | $274,500 | $1,366 |
| Norway | 546 | $76,667 | $158,400 | $1,073 |
| Amana | 755 | $145,903 | $248,400 | $623 |
| Middle Amana | 683 | $100,296 | $267,000 | $673 |
| Swisher | 1,182 | $100,577 | $260,300 | $1,114 |
| Watkins | 201 | $96,296 | $102,800 | — |
| Atkins | 2,225 | $112,138 | $314,900 | $604 |
| Homestead | 252 | $74,886 | $179,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Walford, IA?
The median household income in Walford is $128,750, 72% 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 Walford?
The median home value in Walford is $303,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Walford, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 72% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 1.1%. Minuses: home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Walford?
The median age in Walford is 37 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Walford?
The average commute to work in Walford is 24 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walford?
The unemployment rate in Walford is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walford?
34.2% of adults in Walford 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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