Living in Welton, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Welton · Census data 2020–2024
Welton has 114 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $65,625 (13% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $120,300, the median rent is $925/month.
Welton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Welton at a glance
- Population
- 114
- Median age
- 44.9State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $65,625State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $120,300State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $925/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Welton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Welton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Welton the median home value is $120,300, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, which is 32% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Welton median household income
The median household income in Welton is $65,625 and the income per person is $34,004. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Welton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 48
- Owner-occupied
- 86%
- Renter-occupied
- 14%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.65
Welton demographics
- Population
- 114
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 43
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Welton ›
Education in Welton
11.4% of adults 25 and older in Welton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Welton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 88.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Welton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welton | 114 | $65,625 | $120,300 | $925 |
| DeWitt | 5,546 | $92,587 | $237,100 | $955 |
| Grand Mound | 510 | $82,143 | $145,200 | $763 |
| Delmar | 480 | $68,750 | $147,500 | $944 |
| Charlotte | 454 | $61,711 | $101,500 | $760 |
| Calamus | 417 | $68,250 | $148,100 | $641 |
| Maquoketa | 6,075 | $60,240 | $132,500 | $795 |
| Goose Lake | 387 | $76,875 | $139,900 | — |
| Lost Nation | 390 | $57,000 | $77,300 | $492 |
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What is the median household income in Welton, IA?
The median household income in Welton is $65,625, 13% 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 Welton?
The median home value in Welton is $120,300, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Welton?
The median gross rent in Welton is $925 per month, about 32% of household income.
Is Welton, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
What is the median age in Welton?
The median age in Welton is 44.9 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Welton?
The average commute to work in Welton is 21 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Welton?
The unemployment rate in Welton is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Welton?
11.4% of adults in Welton 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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