Living in Wapello, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wapello · Census data 2020–2024
Wapello has 1,765 residents with a median age of 49.6. The median household income is $72,708 (3% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $143,900, the median rent is $711/month.
Wapello at a glance
- Population
- 1,765
- Median age
- 49.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $72,708State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $143,900State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $711/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 68.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Wapello a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wapello
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wapello the median home value is $143,900, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $711 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,266 a month in housing costs.
Wapello median household income
The median household income in Wapello is $72,708 and the income per person is $34,297. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Wapello: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 862
- Owner-occupied
- 68.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.7%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.09
Wapello demographics
- Population
- 1,765
- Median age
- 49.6
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 31.5%
- Households
- 830
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wapello ›
Education in Wapello
15.6% of adults 25 and older in Wapello have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wapello
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.5%
Wapello vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wapello | 1,765 | $72,708 | $143,900 | $711 |
| Morning Sun | 802 | $56,350 | $102,200 | $869 |
| Grandview | 449 | $57,625 | $142,400 | $856 |
| Oakville | 204 | $63,750 | $77,500 | $850 |
| New Boston | 648 | $60,662 | $95,400 | $484 |
| Fredonia | 240 | $85,625 | $71,700 | — |
| Letts | 361 | $76,538 | $122,400 | $950 |
| Columbus City | 323 | $89,875 | $111,600 | — |
| Columbus Junction | 2,110 | $63,828 | $125,800 | $623 |
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What is the median household income in Wapello, IA?
The median household income in Wapello is $72,708, 3% 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 Wapello?
The median home value in Wapello is $143,900, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Wapello?
The median gross rent in Wapello is $711 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Wapello, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Wapello?
The median age in Wapello is 49.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Wapello?
The average commute to work in Wapello is 24 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wapello?
The unemployment rate in Wapello is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wapello?
15.6% of adults in Wapello 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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