Living in Iowa Colony, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Iowa Colony · Census data 2020–2024
Iowa Colony has 12,891 residents with a median age of 34.7. The median household income is $144,092 (84% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $405,700, the median rent is $2,360/month.
Iowa Colony at a glance
- Population
- 12,891
- Median age
- 34.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $144,092State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $405,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $2,360/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 96.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.3%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Iowa Colony a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 84% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Iowa Colony
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Iowa Colony the median home value is $405,700, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,360 per month, which is 19.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,951 a month in housing costs.
Iowa Colony median household income
The median household income in Iowa Colony is $144,092 and the income per person is $50,426. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Iowa Colony: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,683
- Owner-occupied
- 96.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.6%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2015
- Average household size
- 3.09
Iowa Colony demographics
- Population
- 12,891
- Median age
- 34.7
- Under 18
- 29.6%
- 65 and older
- 7.8%
- Households
- 4,175
- Foreign-born
- 9.3%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Iowa Colony ›
Education in Iowa Colony
49.3% of adults 25 and older in Iowa Colony have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 16.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Iowa Colony
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.7%
Iowa Colony vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Colony | 12,891 | $144,092 | $405,700 | $2,360 |
| Sandy Point | 183 | $87,955 | $169,800 | $388 |
| Manvel | 14,758 | $118,808 | $338,700 | $2,209 |
| Arcola | 1,911 | $75,086 | $242,600 | $1,130 |
| Sienna | 24,992 | $177,837 | $470,100 | $2,837 |
| Rosharon | 1,737 | $102,678 | $205,000 | — |
| Fresno | 24,560 | $91,264 | $243,500 | $2,028 |
| Bonney | 251 | $91,591 | $221,300 | $1,164 |
| Pearland | 127,514 | $118,842 | $356,300 | $1,860 |
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What is the median household income in Iowa Colony, TX?
The median household income in Iowa Colony is $144,092, 84% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Iowa Colony?
The median home value in Iowa Colony is $405,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Iowa Colony?
The median gross rent in Iowa Colony is $2,360 per month, about 19.7% of household income.
Is Iowa Colony, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 84% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Iowa Colony?
The median age in Iowa Colony is 34.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Iowa Colony?
The average commute to work in Iowa Colony is 36 minutes; 17.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Iowa Colony?
The unemployment rate in Iowa Colony is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Iowa Colony?
49.3% of adults in Iowa Colony 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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