Cost of Living in Linn County, IA

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

Median Income

$75,457

Median Rent

$878/mo

Median Home

$188,800

Affordability

487

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$955
Property Tax$272
Insurance$63

Total Monthly$1,290
% of Income20.5%

Renting

Median Rent$878
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$903
% of Income14%

Living in Linn County, Iowa

Linn County has a median household income of $75,457 with housing costs that represent 20.5% of income for owners and 14% 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.