At a Glance
Median Income
$122,716
$44,411 per capita
Home Value
$296,100
Zillow: $345,831
Median Rent
$1,260/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
42/100K
590/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.0%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
10.9% smoking rate
How Huxley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Huxley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Huxley 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
Huxley residents earn a median household income of $122,716 , which is 63% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,411. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,581 business establishments, including 1,227 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Huxley is $296,100 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,831. Median rent is $1,260/month, with 25.9% 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 1997.
Safety & Crime
Huxley reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 590/100K.
Education
58.0% of adults in Huxley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Huxley has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population4,440
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,302/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$122,716
Per Capita$44,411
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$296,100
Rent$1,260
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$345,831
Housing Units1,545
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent42/100K
Property590/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation986 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.0%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Huxley was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.