Living in Washta, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washta · Census data 2020–2024
Washta has 180 residents with a median age of 56.8. The median household income is $46,979 (37% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $48,600, the median rent is $500/month.
Washta is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Washta at a glance
- Population
- 180
- Median age
- 56.8State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $46,979State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $48,600State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $500/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 84.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.9%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Washta a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 13.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Washta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Washta the median home value is $48,600, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $500 per month, which is 13% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $487 a month in housing costs.
Washta median household income
The median household income in Washta is $46,979 and the income per person is $32,946. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Washta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 126
- Owner-occupied
- 84.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.1%
- Vacant
- 26.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.94
Washta demographics
- Population
- 180
- Median age
- 56.8
- Under 18
- 10.6%
- 65 and older
- 30.6%
- Households
- 93
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washta ›
Education in Washta
9.9% of adults 25 and older in Washta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washta
- Unemployment rate
- 13.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 12.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 86%
Washta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washta | 180 | $46,979 | $48,600 | $500 |
| Quimby | 286 | $54,375 | $62,100 | $643 |
| Correctionville | 761 | $50,192 | $84,700 | $850 |
| Pierson | 302 | $75,000 | $74,000 | $638 |
| Cushing | 243 | $66,875 | $66,000 | $686 |
| Holstein | 1,600 | $64,115 | $114,400 | $848 |
| Kingsley | 1,472 | $72,841 | $167,200 | $886 |
| Cherokee | 5,154 | $61,750 | $136,700 | $728 |
| Anthon | 514 | $51,250 | $101,400 | $1,069 |
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What is the median household income in Washta, IA?
The median household income in Washta is $46,979, 37% 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 Washta?
The median home value in Washta is $48,600, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Washta?
The median gross rent in Washta is $500 per month, about 13% of household income.
Is Washta, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 13.8%.
What is the median age in Washta?
The median age in Washta is 56.8 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Washta?
The average commute to work in Washta is 18 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washta?
The unemployment rate in Washta is 13.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washta?
9.9% of adults in Washta 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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