At a Glance
Median Income
$120,375
$39,151 per capita
Home Value
$304,600
Zillow: $422,873
Median Rent
$1,031/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
248/100K
2,590/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.3%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Peosta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Peosta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Peosta a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Peosta residents earn a median household income of $120,375 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,151. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,728 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Peosta is $304,600 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $422,873. Median rent is $1,031/month, with 30.9% 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 2005.
Safety & Crime
Peosta reports 248 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,590/100K.
Education
40.3% of adults in Peosta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Peosta has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,922
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density679/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,375
Per Capita$39,151
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$9,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
Housing
A+
Home Value$304,600
Rent$1,031
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$422,873
Housing Units722
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent248/100K
Property2,590/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,070 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.3%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute18 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Peosta was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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