At a Glance
Median Income
$96,563
$38,496 per capita
Home Value
$242,600
Zillow: $317,823
Median Rent
$893/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
13.8% smoking rate
How Farley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Farley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Farley a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Farley residents earn a median household income of $96,563 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,496. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 606 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Farley is $242,600 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,823. Median rent is $893/month, with 27.1% 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 1979.
Education
22.3% of adults in Farley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Farley has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,809
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,117/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$96,563
Per Capita$38,496
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$1,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
Housing
A+
Home Value$242,600
Rent$893
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$317,823
Housing Units680
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,094/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation1,112 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Farley was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.