Cost of Living in Palo Alto County, IA

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

Median Income

$67,306

Median Rent

$631/mo

Median Home

$117,000

Affordability

745

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$592
Property Tax$122
Insurance$39

Total Monthly$753
% of Income13.4%

Renting

Median Rent$631
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$656
% of Income11.2%

Living in Palo Alto County, Iowa

Palo Alto County has a median household income of $67,306 with housing costs that represent 13.4% of income for owners and 11.2% 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.