Living in West Chester, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Chester · Census data 2020–2024
West Chester has 178 residents with a median age of 28.8. The median household income is $49,375 (34% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $80,300, the median rent is $756/month.
West Chester is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Chester at a glance
- Population
- 178
- Median age
- 28.8State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $49,375State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $80,300State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $756/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 89.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is West Chester a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 14.1%; a poverty rate of 24.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Chester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Chester the median home value is $80,300, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $756 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $925 a month in housing costs.
West Chester median household income
The median household income in West Chester is $49,375 and the income per person is $20,892. 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in West Chester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 69
- Owner-occupied
- 89.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.3%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.62
West Chester demographics
- Population
- 178
- Median age
- 28.8
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 68
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Chester ›
Education in West Chester
15.1% of adults 25 and older in West Chester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Chester
- Unemployment rate
- 14.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 97%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75%
West Chester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester | 178 | $49,375 | $80,300 | $756 |
| Washington | 7,290 | $55,373 | $152,300 | $968 |
| Keota | 891 | $64,188 | $106,600 | $776 |
| Wellman | 1,454 | $57,560 | $174,500 | $820 |
| Brighton | 588 | $50,481 | $92,900 | $675 |
| Kalona | 2,692 | $80,129 | $257,900 | $853 |
| Kinross | 171 | $73,438 | $73,100 | — |
| Harper | 155 | $100,417 | $99,200 | $1,125 |
| Ainsworth | 633 | $68,333 | $118,400 | $725 |
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What is the median household income in West Chester, IA?
The median household income in West Chester is $49,375, 34% 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 Chester?
The median home value in West Chester is $80,300, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in West Chester?
The median gross rent in West Chester is $756 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is West Chester, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 14.1%; a poverty rate of 24.2%.
What is the median age in West Chester?
The median age in West Chester is 28.8 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in West Chester?
The average commute to work in West Chester is 22 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Chester?
The unemployment rate in West Chester is 14.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Chester?
15.1% of adults in West Chester 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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