Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Park View is a small town in Iowa with a population of 2,861. Residents earn $106,429 per year, which is 42% above the national average.
Based on current data, Park View receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Park View stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Park View is $106,429, which is significantly higher than the national average — 42% above $75,149. This places Park View among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Park View is $276,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Park View is a highly educated community — 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Park View experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $106,429 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,330 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,176 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,464 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,239 |
| County GDP | $13,291M |
| Restaurants | 496 |
| Healthcare | 523 |
| Retail | 618 |
| Manufacturing | 172 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,638 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.40% |
| Commute Time | 38.1 min |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |
| Census Median | $276,500 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $626,450 |
| Median List Price | $626,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $194 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.5% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $986 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,638 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.40% |
| Obesity | 39.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,236/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 523 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 769 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,933/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6943°N, 90.5390°W |
| County FIPS | 19163 |
Winner: Republican by 3.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.5% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,933/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 523 |
| Restaurants | 496 |
| Retail Stores | 618 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 38.1 min |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |