Iowa

Cost of living, salaries, housing prices, taxes and population data for Iowa. Official U.S. government data.

Population
3,195,937
Latest data · 38.6 median age
Median Household Income
$73,147
Rank #30 of 50 · 2026
Median Home Value
$195,900
$2,795/yr property tax
Salaries in Iowa
By occupation · 20 roles
Rent in Iowa
99 counties · current + historical
Taxes in Iowa
Income, sales & property rates
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Living in Iowa: farm economy, insurance hub, low stress

Iowa pairs world-class agriculture with an outsized insurance and finance cluster in Des Moines, plus manufacturing and growing wind energy. Unemployment typically runs low and the job market favors steady, skilled work over boom-and-bust cycles.

Costs are low across the board: housing, childcare and everyday spending all undercut the national average. The trade is fewer big-city experiences and colder winters. For families prioritizing affordability and stability, Iowa is hard to beat.

Quick answers: Iowa

How does Iowa rank for household income?
The median household income in Iowa is $73,147, ranking #30 of 50 states in 2026.
What is the median home value in Iowa?
The median home value in Iowa is $195,900, with a median annual property tax bill of $2,795.

Iowa vs the national average

  • Income 3% below the national median ($75,561).
  • Median home value 28% below the national median ($272,900).

County Explorer — Iowa

2026 · 99 areas
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Frequently asked questions

What data does this page show?

Cost of living, median income, rent, home prices and taxes in Iowa for 2026, with county explorer and historical trends from past years to 2026.

What is the cost of living in Iowa?

Housing, rent, income and taxes for Iowa with county explorer and trends — all on this page.

How to explore Iowa counties?

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All figures reflect 2026 and update automatically from official sources.

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