Living in Waukee, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waukee · Census data 2020–2024
Waukee has 29,236 residents with a median age of 34.7. The median household income is $101,029 (35% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $350,500, the median rent is $1,383/month.
Waukee at a glance
- Population
- 29,236
- Median age
- 34.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $101,029State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $350,500State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,383/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 66.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Waukee a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Home values 69% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Waukee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waukee the median home value is $350,500, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,383 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,185 a month in housing costs.
Waukee median household income
The median household income in Waukee is $101,029 and the income per person is $55,193. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Waukee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,216
- Owner-occupied
- 66.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.5%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2011
- Average household size
- 2.46
Waukee demographics
- Population
- 29,236
- Median age
- 34.7
- Under 18
- 27.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 11,830
- Foreign-born
- 14.2%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waukee ›
Education in Waukee
58% of adults 25 and older in Waukee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 18% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waukee
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 22%
- Drive alone
- 71%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Waukee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukee | 29,236 | $101,029 | $350,500 | $1,383 |
| Clive | 19,012 | $132,121 | $401,100 | $1,073 |
| Van Meter | 1,628 | $135,139 | $264,000 | $1,063 |
| West Des Moines | 71,083 | $86,594 | $309,000 | $1,237 |
| Urbandale | 46,595 | $112,795 | $335,500 | $1,211 |
| Adel | 6,430 | $95,250 | $327,900 | $926 |
| Grimes | 16,366 | $120,037 | $304,700 | $1,251 |
| De Soto | 1,041 | $97,109 | $227,700 | $1,089 |
| Dallas Center | 2,161 | $95,854 | $246,800 | $1,120 |
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What is the median household income in Waukee, IA?
The median household income in Waukee is $101,029, 35% 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 Waukee?
The median home value in Waukee is $350,500, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Waukee?
The median gross rent in Waukee is $1,383 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Waukee, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values 69% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Waukee?
The median age in Waukee is 34.7 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Waukee?
The average commute to work in Waukee is 20 minutes; 22% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waukee?
The unemployment rate in Waukee is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waukee?
58% of adults in Waukee 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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