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Cost of Living in Appanoose County, IA

Population 12,184 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$784
Median home value$124,200
Median household income$54,934

The median rent in Appanoose County, IA is $784/month, 19% lower than the Iowa median and 45% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $124,200, 63% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $54,934 a year, 27% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 17.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $31,360/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $628/mo

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Appanoose County vs. Iowa vs. U.S.

Appanoose CountyIowaU.S.
Median rent$784$972$1,413
Median home value$124,200$208,000$332,700
Median household income$54,934$75,059$80,734
Homeownership rate68.8%71.7%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher20.5%31.4%35.7%
Poverty rate17.5%11.1%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.9%3.6%5.2%
Work from home8.5%11.3%15.1%
Median age43.538.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Appanoose County, IA?

The median gross rent in Appanoose County, IA is $784 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Appanoose County, IA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $31,360 a year in gross income.

Is Appanoose County, IA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 45% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.3 times the median household income.

Other counties in Iowa

Polk County, IARent $1,149 · Income $83,576Linn County, IARent $945 · Income $77,649Scott County, IARent $1,005 · Income $78,277Johnson County, IARent $1,122 · Income $74,935Black Hawk County, IARent $989 · Income $66,417Dallas County, IARent $1,311 · Income $102,379

Counties with a similar cost of living

Edmonson County, KYRent $778 · Income $54,937Pike County, MORent $778 · Income $54,989Harrison County, OHRent $785 · Income $54,414Jay County, INRent $770 · Income $54,969Dawson County, TXRent $777 · Income $54,360Washington County, MERent $783 · Income $56,024

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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