At a Glance
Median Income
$130,071
$51,366 per capita
Home Value
$312,400
Zillow: $390,805
Median Rent
$1,379/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
116/100K
100/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.3%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
11.7% smoking rate
How Asbury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Asbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Asbury a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Asbury residents earn a median household income of $130,071 , which is 73% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,366. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,728 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Asbury is $312,400 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $390,805. Median rent is $1,379/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Asbury reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 100/100K.
Education
51.3% of adults in Asbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Asbury has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,949
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,871/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$130,071
Per Capita$51,366
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$9,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
Housing
A+
Home Value$312,400
Rent$1,379
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$390,805
Housing Units2,128
Rent Burden25.2%
Crime
F
Violent116/100K
Property100/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation950 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.3%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute19 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Asbury was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.