At a Glance
Median Income
$60,417
$32,003 per capita
Home Value
$135,200
Zillow: $266,831
Median Rent
$1,016/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
15.6% smoking rate
How Rowley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rowley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rowley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rowley residents earn a median household income of $60,417 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,003. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rowley is $135,200 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,831. Median rent is $1,016/month, with 22.9% 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 1960.
Education
19.5% of adults in Rowley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rowley has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population354
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density908/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,417
Per Capita$32,003
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,200
Rent$1,016
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$266,831
Housing Units130
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,284/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation985 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Rowley was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.