Living in Iowa, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Iowa · Census data 2020–2024
Iowa has 3,200 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $59,779 (about the same as the Louisiana median), the median home value is $249,200, the median rent is $1,098/month.
Iowa at a glance
- Population
- 3,200
- Median age
- 37.5State: 38
- Median household income
- $59,779State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $249,200State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,098/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 80.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Iowa a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Louisiana median; home values 15% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Iowa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Iowa the median home value is $249,200, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,098 per month, which is 33.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,330 a month in housing costs.
Iowa median household income
The median household income in Iowa is $59,779 and the income per person is $31,401. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Iowa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,598
- Owner-occupied
- 80.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.3%
- Vacant
- 21.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.54
Iowa demographics
- Population
- 3,200
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 1,261
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Iowa ›
Education in Iowa
27.5% of adults 25 and older in Iowa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Iowa
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 71.7%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Iowa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 3,200 | $59,779 | $249,200 | $1,098 |
| Fenton | 207 | $22,438 | $96,300 | $631 |
| Hayes | 690 | $140,278 | $173,100 | — |
| Welsh | 3,313 | $78,185 | $174,900 | $576 |
| Lake Charles | 81,143 | $59,235 | $214,300 | $1,109 |
| Moss Bluff | 12,482 | $92,036 | $252,900 | $1,324 |
| Westlake | 4,743 | $68,381 | $166,100 | $1,049 |
| Prien | 7,119 | $87,292 | $278,000 | $1,292 |
| Kinder | 2,317 | $42,100 | $118,700 | $777 |
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What is the median household income in Iowa, LA?
The median household income in Iowa is $59,779, about the same as the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Iowa?
The median home value in Iowa is $249,200, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Iowa?
The median gross rent in Iowa is $1,098 per month, about 33.2% of household income.
Is Iowa, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 15.8%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Louisiana median; home values 15% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Iowa?
The median age in Iowa is 37.5 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Iowa?
The average commute to work in Iowa is 22 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Iowa?
The unemployment rate in Iowa is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Iowa?
27.5% of adults in Iowa 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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