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Cost of Living in Warren County, IA

Population 54,409 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$973
Median home value$269,600
Median household income$94,588

The median rent in Warren County, IA is $973/month, about the same as the Iowa median and 31% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $269,600, 19% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $94,588 a year, 26% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 12.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $38,920/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,363/mo

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Warren County vs. Iowa vs. U.S.

Warren CountyIowaU.S.
Median rent$973$972$1,413
Median home value$269,600$208,000$332,700
Median household income$94,588$75,059$80,734
Homeownership rate82.3%71.7%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher33.3%31.4%35.7%
Poverty rate5.1%11.1%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.4%3.6%5.2%
Work from home15.3%11.3%15.1%
Median age38.838.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Warren County, IA?

The median gross rent in Warren County, IA is $973 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $38,920 a year in gross income.

Is Warren County, IA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 31% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.9 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

Washington County, NERent $965 · Income $94,396Saunders County, NERent $960 · Income $94,066Le Sueur County, MNRent $942 · Income $94,968Cass County, NERent $996 · Income $91,836Jefferson County, MTRent $925 · Income $95,490Dodge County, MNRent $1,020 · Income $95,739

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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