Park View, IA

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.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,861 Population 1,933/sq mi density
$106,429 Median Income $48,330 per capita
$276,500 Home Value
$986 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$106,429 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$276,500 home value, $986/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $106,429
42% higher than US avg
Home Value $276,500
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 52.5%
56% higher than US avg
Median Rent $986
15% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.1%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Park View Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,861
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,933/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,429
Per Capita$48,330
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,291M
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$276,500
Rent$986
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.3%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation769 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.5%
High School+98.7%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute38 min
Libraries11

Is Park View a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Park View has a population of 2,861 with a density of 1,933 people per square mile. The median age is 33.4 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.6%), with 4.4% Black.

Population

2,861
Total Population
1,933
People / sq mi
33.4yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Park View vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Park View vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Park View is $106,429, which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Park View vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$106,429
42% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,330
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
IRS Avg AGI$86,464

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,239
County GDP$13,291M

Business (County)

Restaurants496
Healthcare523
Retail618
Manufacturing172

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,638
90% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.40%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.1 min
Work from Home9.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Park View is $276,500, 2% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$276,500
2% below US avg
Median List Price$626,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$626,450
$/Sq Ft$194
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio96.5%
Price Drops28.6%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,638
90% above US avg
Effective Rate2.40%
In Park View, 39.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.3% report depression. 20.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Park View vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.1%
22% above US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure27.6%
Asthma10.6%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.2%
Physical Inactivity20.5%
Depression21.3%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress10.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.7%
Checkup Rate76.9%
Premature Death7,236/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access90.5%
Healthcare Facilities523

Crime Rates: Park View vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Park View has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.9 inches
0% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation769 ft (234 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density1,933/sq mi
Coordinates41.6943°N, 90.5390°W
County FIPS19163
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 52.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 3.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.2%
D 47.3%

Winner: Republican by 3.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+52.5%
56% above US avg
High School+98.7%
School Test Score5.73
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,933/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities523
Restaurants496
Retail Stores618

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.1 min
Work from Home9.7%

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