Living in Woodburn, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodburn · Census data 2020–2024
Woodburn has 165 residents with a median age of 51.9. The median household income is $46,000 (39% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $73,000.
Woodburn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Woodburn at a glance
- Population
- 165
- Median age
- 51.9State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $46,000State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $73,000State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 95.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Woodburn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 35.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Woodburn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodburn the median home value is $73,000, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $813 a month in housing costs.
Woodburn median household income
The median household income in Woodburn is $46,000 and the income per person is $26,101. 35.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Woodburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 88
- Owner-occupied
- 95.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.1%
- Vacant
- 15.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.23
Woodburn demographics
- Population
- 165
- Median age
- 51.9
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 74
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodburn ›
Education in Woodburn
10.3% of adults 25 and older in Woodburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodburn
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 23.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Woodburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodburn | 165 | $46,000 | $73,000 | — |
| Lucas | 145 | $25,500 | $33,800 | — |
| Derby | 110 | $56,250 | $92,500 | — |
| Osceola | 5,523 | $68,284 | $146,300 | $943 |
| Humeston | 551 | $58,836 | $83,100 | $542 |
| Garden Grove | 171 | $34,000 | $46,100 | $530 |
| New Virginia | 587 | $77,188 | $180,600 | $971 |
| Van Wert | 188 | $74,375 | $66,800 | $775 |
| Chariton | 4,242 | $46,979 | $81,900 | $689 |
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What is the median household income in Woodburn, IA?
The median household income in Woodburn is $46,000, 39% 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 Woodburn?
The median home value in Woodburn is $73,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Woodburn, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 35.2%.
What is the median age in Woodburn?
The median age in Woodburn is 51.9 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Woodburn?
The average commute to work in Woodburn is 30 minutes; 23.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodburn?
The unemployment rate in Woodburn is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodburn?
10.3% of adults in Woodburn 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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