At a Glance
Median Income
$126,167
$47,835 per capita
Home Value
$356,300
Zillow: $333,049
Median Rent
$2,188/mo
18.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
104/100K
594/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.1%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
12.4% smoking rate
How Iowa Colony Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Iowa Colony's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Iowa Colony a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Iowa Colony residents earn a median household income of $126,167 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,835. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,858 business establishments, including 727 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Iowa Colony is $356,300 , 26% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,049. Median rent is $2,188/month, with 18.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2014.
Safety & Crime
Iowa Colony reports 104 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 594/100K.
Education
44.1% of adults in Iowa Colony hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Iowa Colony has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population11,028
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density996/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$126,167
Per Capita$47,835
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$23,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,312
Housing
A+
Home Value$356,300
Rent$2,188
Ownership97.9%
Zillow$333,049
Housing Units3,345
Rent Burden18.0%
Crime
F
Violent104/100K
Property594/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation49 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.1%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute38 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Iowa Colony was founded in 1973.
The median home in Iowa Colony was built in 2014.
20.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is William P Hobby (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 727 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.