At a Glance
Median Income
$71,786
$32,806 per capita
Home Value
$106,600
Zillow: $283,261
Median Rent
$700/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
12.6% smoking rate
How Patterson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Patterson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Patterson 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
Patterson residents earn a median household income of $71,786 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,806. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,410 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Patterson is $106,600 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,261. Median rent is $700/month, with 23.1% 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 1978.
Education
8.5% of adults in Patterson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Patterson has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population293
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density651/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,786
Per Capita$32,806
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$1,885M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,600
Rent$700
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$283,261
Housing Units139
Rent Burden23.1%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
Elevation877 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Patterson was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.