Living in West Amana, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Amana · Census data 2020–2024
West Amana has 124 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $55,977 (25% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $184,100, the median rent is $827/month.
West Amana is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Amana at a glance
- Population
- 124
- Median age
- 40.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $55,977State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $184,100State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $827/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 32.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6%
Is West Amana a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Iowa median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Amana
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Amana the median home value is $184,100, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $827 per month, which is 17.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
West Amana median household income
The median household income in West Amana is $55,977 and the income per person is $43,371. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in West Amana: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 85
- Owner-occupied
- 32.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 67.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.46
West Amana demographics
- Population
- 124
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 6.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 85
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Amana ›
Education in West Amana
6% of adults 25 and older in West Amana have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Amana
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80%
West Amana vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Amana | 124 | $55,977 | $184,100 | $827 |
| South Amana | 121 | $109,792 | $331,300 | — |
| Middle Amana | 683 | $100,296 | $267,000 | $673 |
| Amana | 755 | $145,903 | $248,400 | $623 |
| Marengo | 2,725 | $57,941 | $123,200 | $700 |
| Homestead | 252 | $74,886 | $179,900 | — |
| Watkins | 201 | $96,296 | $102,800 | — |
| Norway | 546 | $76,667 | $158,400 | $1,073 |
| Walford | 1,329 | $128,750 | $303,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Amana, IA?
The median household income in West Amana is $55,977, 25% 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 West Amana?
The median home value in West Amana is $184,100, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in West Amana?
The median gross rent in West Amana is $827 per month, about 17.3% of household income.
Is West Amana, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Iowa median.
What is the median age in West Amana?
The median age in West Amana is 40.7 years (Iowa: 38.6).
What is the unemployment rate in West Amana?
The unemployment rate in West Amana is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Amana?
6% of adults in West Amana 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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