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Cost of Living in Jasper County, IA

Population 37,954 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$836
Median home value$186,300
Median household income$71,311

The median rent in Jasper County, IA is $836/month, 14% lower than the Iowa median and 41% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $186,300, 44% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $71,311 a year, 5% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 14.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $33,440/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.6×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $942/mo

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Jasper County vs. Iowa vs. U.S.

Jasper CountyIowaU.S.
Median rent$836$972$1,413
Median home value$186,300$208,000$332,700
Median household income$71,311$75,059$80,734
Homeownership rate72.3%71.7%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher20.0%31.4%35.7%
Poverty rate8.3%11.1%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.7%3.6%5.2%
Work from home10.6%11.3%15.1%
Median age41.338.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Jasper County, IA?

The median gross rent in Jasper County, IA is $836 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $33,440 a year in gross income.

Is Jasper County, IA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 41% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.6 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

Watonwan County, MNRent $834 · Income $71,699Vernon County, WIRent $836 · Income $71,893Noble County, INRent $832 · Income $71,723Ripley County, INRent $839 · Income $70,573Logan County, OHRent $845 · Income $71,551Henry County, ILRent $842 · Income $71,911

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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