Living in Woolstock, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woolstock · Census data 2020–2024
Woolstock has 181 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $85,000 (13% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $84,800, the median rent is $625/month.
Woolstock is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Woolstock at a glance
- Population
- 181
- Median age
- 44.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $85,000State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $84,800State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $625/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Woolstock a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Iowa median; home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Unemployment of 12.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Woolstock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woolstock the median home value is $84,800, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,135 a month in housing costs.
Woolstock median household income
The median household income in Woolstock is $85,000 and the income per person is $41,586. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Woolstock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 96
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 1.97
Woolstock demographics
- Population
- 181
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 92
- Foreign-born
- 15.5%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woolstock ›
Education in Woolstock
5.3% of adults 25 and older in Woolstock have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woolstock
- Unemployment rate
- 12.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 61.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.1%
Woolstock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolstock | 181 | $85,000 | $84,800 | $625 |
| Webster City | 7,769 | $63,430 | $127,200 | $907 |
| Eagle Grove | 3,593 | $63,125 | $104,600 | $996 |
| Vincent | 161 | $87,500 | $102,100 | $630 |
| Duncombe | 376 | $52,500 | $117,100 | $656 |
| Blairsburg | 139 | $81,250 | $129,200 | — |
| Goldfield | 613 | $53,092 | $108,000 | $607 |
| Clarion | 2,770 | $64,625 | $116,200 | $763 |
| Kamrar | 145 | $48,750 | $73,800 | $443 |
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What is the median household income in Woolstock, IA?
The median household income in Woolstock is $85,000, 13% higher 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 Woolstock?
The median home value in Woolstock is $84,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Woolstock?
The median gross rent in Woolstock is $625 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Woolstock, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Iowa median; home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: unemployment of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Woolstock?
The median age in Woolstock is 44.3 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Woolstock?
The average commute to work in Woolstock is 20 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woolstock?
The unemployment rate in Woolstock is 12.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woolstock?
5.3% of adults in Woolstock 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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