Cost of Living in Buchanan County, IA

What does it cost to live in Buchanan County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$73,493

Median Rent

$788/mo

Median Home

$166,200

Affordability

564

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$840
Property Tax$191
Insurance$55

Total Monthly$1,086
% of Income17.7%

Renting

Median Rent$788
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$813
% of Income12.9%

Living in Buchanan County, Iowa

Buchanan County has a median household income of $73,493 with housing costs that represent 17.7% of income for owners and 12.9% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.