Living in Woden, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woden · Census data 2020–2024
Woden has 219 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $50,000 (33% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $76,000, the median rent is $967/month.
Woden is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Woden at a glance
- Population
- 219
- Median age
- 43.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $50,000State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $76,000State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $967/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 76.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.3%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Woden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 32.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Woden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woden the median home value is $76,000, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $967 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $946 a month in housing costs.
Woden median household income
The median household income in Woden is $50,000 and the income per person is $25,884. 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Woden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 124
- Owner-occupied
- 76.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.4%
- Vacant
- 24.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.33
Woden demographics
- Population
- 219
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 94
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woden ›
Education in Woden
23.3% of adults 25 and older in Woden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woden
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 83%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Woden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woden | 219 | $50,000 | $76,000 | $967 |
| Crystal Lake | 283 | $66,875 | $100,300 | $911 |
| Titonka | 452 | $72,250 | $65,800 | $458 |
| Wesley | 360 | $68,125 | $95,000 | $525 |
| Britt | 1,882 | $72,943 | $101,900 | $774 |
| Buffalo Center | 911 | $52,917 | $100,500 | $640 |
| Thompson | 459 | $61,250 | $95,700 | $733 |
| Lakota | 266 | $68,750 | $49,000 | $436 |
| Forest City | 4,290 | $69,205 | $143,500 | $720 |
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What is the median household income in Woden, IA?
The median household income in Woden is $50,000, 33% 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 Woden?
The median home value in Woden is $76,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Woden?
The median gross rent in Woden is $967 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Woden, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 32.4%.
What is the median age in Woden?
The median age in Woden is 43.3 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Woden?
The average commute to work in Woden is 32 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woden?
The unemployment rate in Woden is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woden?
23.3% of adults in Woden 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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