Living in West Union, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Union · Census data 2020–2024
West Union has 2,489 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $53,617 (29% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $121,000, the median rent is $967/month.
West Union at a glance
- Population
- 2,489
- Median age
- 41.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $53,617State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $121,000State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $967/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 62.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is West Union a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Union
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Union the median home value is $121,000, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $967 per month, which is 25.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,103 a month in housing costs.
West Union median household income
The median household income in West Union is $53,617 and the income per person is $29,792. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in West Union: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,303
- Owner-occupied
- 62.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.8%
- Vacant
- 15.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.12
West Union demographics
- Population
- 2,489
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 26.5%
- Households
- 1,106
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Union ›
Education in West Union
23.6% of adults 25 and older in West Union have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Union
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 85.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.4%
West Union vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Union | 2,489 | $53,617 | $121,000 | $967 |
| Hawkeye | 482 | $62,813 | $84,600 | $635 |
| Fayette | 1,309 | $47,917 | $119,000 | $1,347 |
| Clermont | 627 | $85,625 | $117,200 | $434 |
| Elgin | 735 | $54,688 | $98,800 | $538 |
| St. Lucas | 154 | $104,375 | $134,400 | — |
| Wadena | 177 | $38,750 | $94,200 | $532 |
| Castalia | 142 | $61,250 | $97,500 | — |
| Waucoma | 291 | $78,750 | $122,700 | $475 |
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What is the median household income in West Union, IA?
The median household income in West Union is $53,617, 29% 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 Union?
The median home value in West Union is $121,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in West Union?
The median gross rent in West Union is $967 per month, about 25.1% of household income.
Is West Union, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
What is the median age in West Union?
The median age in West Union is 41.7 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in West Union?
The average commute to work in West Union is 19 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Union?
The unemployment rate in West Union is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Union?
23.6% of adults in West Union 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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