Living in Worthington, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Worthington · Census data 2020–2024
Worthington has 431 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $97,500 (30% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $166,800.
Worthington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Worthington at a glance
- Population
- 431
- Median age
- 40.2State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $97,500State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $166,800State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 95.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Worthington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Iowa median; home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 22 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Worthington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Worthington the median home value is $166,800, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,164 a month in housing costs.
Worthington median household income
The median household income in Worthington is $97,500 and the income per person is $41,504. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Worthington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 194
- Owner-occupied
- 95.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.8%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.29
Worthington demographics
- Population
- 431
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 188
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Worthington ›
Education in Worthington
13.4% of adults 25 and older in Worthington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Worthington
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 90%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Worthington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington | 431 | $97,500 | $166,800 | — |
| Dyersville | 4,423 | $83,559 | $234,100 | $1,091 |
| Farley | 1,889 | $97,143 | $266,000 | $991 |
| Hopkinton | 676 | $71,563 | $127,400 | $441 |
| Cascade | 2,375 | $69,688 | $196,200 | $900 |
| Earlville | 868 | $76,250 | $161,400 | $787 |
| Epworth | 1,894 | $84,271 | $239,900 | $951 |
| New Vienna | 372 | $93,250 | $201,600 | $733 |
| Delhi | 432 | $87,750 | $170,100 | $880 |
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What is the median household income in Worthington, IA?
The median household income in Worthington is $97,500, 30% 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 Worthington?
The median home value in Worthington is $166,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Worthington, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Iowa median; home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 22 minutes.
What is the median age in Worthington?
The median age in Worthington is 40.2 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Worthington?
The average commute to work in Worthington is 22 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Worthington?
The unemployment rate in Worthington is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Worthington?
13.4% of adults in Worthington 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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