Living in West Point, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Point · Census data 2020–2024
West Point has 840 residents with a median age of 49.3. The median household income is $73,125 (about the same as the Iowa median), the median home value is $178,700, the median rent is $617/month.
West Point is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Point at a glance
- Population
- 840
- Median age
- 49.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $73,125State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $178,700State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $617/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 78%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is West Point a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Iowa median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Point
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Point the median home value is $178,700, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $617 per month, which is 23.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,172 a month in housing costs.
West Point median household income
The median household income in West Point is $73,125 and the income per person is $41,575. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in West Point: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 422
- Owner-occupied
- 78%
- Renter-occupied
- 22%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.11
West Point demographics
- Population
- 840
- Median age
- 49.3
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 33.1%
- Households
- 386
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Point ›
Education in West Point
26.1% of adults 25 and older in West Point have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Point
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
West Point vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Point | 840 | $73,125 | $178,700 | $617 |
| Denmark | 835 | $136,875 | $194,400 | — |
| Donnellson | 776 | $54,453 | $147,800 | $644 |
| Fort Madison | 10,133 | $50,705 | $94,200 | $826 |
| Wever | 142 | $43,750 | $311,100 | — |
| Nauvoo | 931 | $68,750 | $156,700 | $775 |
| Danville | 930 | $80,192 | $158,500 | $700 |
| Middletown | 322 | $56,750 | $163,600 | $780 |
| Salem | 349 | $51,250 | $85,700 | $922 |
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What is the median household income in West Point, IA?
The median household income in West Point is $73,125, about the same as 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 Point?
The median home value in West Point is $178,700, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in West Point?
The median gross rent in West Point is $617 per month, about 23.5% of household income.
Is West Point, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Iowa median.
What is the median age in West Point?
The median age in West Point is 49.3 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in West Point?
The average commute to work in West Point is 18 minutes; 0.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Point?
The unemployment rate in West Point is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Point?
26.1% of adults in West Point 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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