Living in Waucoma, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waucoma · Census data 2020–2024
Waucoma has 291 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $78,750 (5% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $122,700, the median rent is $475/month.
Waucoma is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Waucoma at a glance
- Population
- 291
- Median age
- 44.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $78,750State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $122,700State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $475/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 87.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Waucoma a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Iowa median; home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Waucoma
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waucoma the median home value is $122,700, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $475 per month, which is 23.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,337 a month in housing costs.
Waucoma median household income
The median household income in Waucoma is $78,750 and the income per person is $33,948. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Waucoma: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 129
- Owner-occupied
- 87.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.5%
- Vacant
- 13.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.60
Waucoma demographics
- Population
- 291
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 112
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waucoma ›
Education in Waucoma
8% of adults 25 and older in Waucoma have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waucoma
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 88%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Waucoma vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waucoma | 291 | $78,750 | $122,700 | $475 |
| St. Lucas | 154 | $104,375 | $134,400 | — |
| Lawler | 363 | $65,833 | $117,100 | $621 |
| Fort Atkinson | 346 | $73,750 | $132,100 | — |
| Hawkeye | 482 | $62,813 | $84,600 | $635 |
| Fredericksburg | 989 | $65,313 | $201,300 | $735 |
| Spillville | 356 | $54,375 | $157,500 | $870 |
| Protivin | 312 | $71,667 | $116,900 | $594 |
| Calmar | 974 | $92,500 | $203,200 | $694 |
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What is the median household income in Waucoma, IA?
The median household income in Waucoma is $78,750, 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 Waucoma?
The median home value in Waucoma is $122,700, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Waucoma?
The median gross rent in Waucoma is $475 per month, about 23.4% of household income.
Is Waucoma, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Iowa median; home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
What is the median age in Waucoma?
The median age in Waucoma is 44.3 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Waucoma?
The average commute to work in Waucoma is 19 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waucoma?
The unemployment rate in Waucoma is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waucoma?
8% of adults in Waucoma 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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