Living in West Okoboji, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Okoboji · Census data 2020–2024
West Okoboji has 418 residents with a median age of 64.5. The median household income is $66,250 (12% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $593,800, the median rent is $2,000/month.
West Okoboji is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Okoboji at a glance
- Population
- 418
- Median age
- 64.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $66,250State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $593,800State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $2,000/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 57.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is West Okoboji a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Iowa median; home values 185% higher than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Okoboji
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Okoboji the median home value is $593,800, 78% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,000 per month, which is 46.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,977 a month in housing costs.
West Okoboji median household income
The median household income in West Okoboji is $66,250 and the income per person is $69,697. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in West Okoboji: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 444
- Owner-occupied
- 57.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.6%
- Vacant
- 48.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 1.80
48.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that West Okoboji has many vacation and second homes.
West Okoboji demographics
- Population
- 418
- Median age
- 64.5
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 48.1%
- Households
- 230
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Okoboji ›
Education in West Okoboji
43.2% of adults 25 and older in West Okoboji have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 13.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Okoboji
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
West Okoboji vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Okoboji | 418 | $66,250 | $593,800 | $2,000 |
| Milford | 3,311 | $63,369 | $218,400 | $887 |
| Wahpeton | 443 | $107,917 | $495,500 | $850 |
| Arnolds Park | 922 | $86,833 | $438,900 | $485 |
| Okoboji | 969 | $73,000 | $299,300 | $942 |
| Spirit Lake | 5,518 | $65,720 | $215,100 | $911 |
| Fostoria | 181 | $81,250 | $161,800 | $769 |
| Orleans | 527 | $74,750 | $573,200 | — |
| Lake Park | 1,184 | $74,500 | $168,800 | $872 |
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What is the median household income in West Okoboji, IA?
The median household income in West Okoboji is $66,250, 12% 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 Okoboji?
The median home value in West Okoboji is $593,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in West Okoboji?
The median gross rent in West Okoboji is $2,000 per month, about 46.5% of household income.
Is West Okoboji, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Iowa median; home values 185% higher than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
What is the median age in West Okoboji?
The median age in West Okoboji is 64.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in West Okoboji?
The average commute to work in West Okoboji is 21 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Okoboji?
The unemployment rate in West Okoboji is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Okoboji?
43.2% of adults in West Okoboji 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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