At a Glance
Median Income
$80,250
$45,158 per capita
Home Value
$287,700
Zillow: $335,711
Median Rent
$1,642/mo
42.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
109/100K
1,284/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Saylorville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saylorville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saylorville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Saylorville residents earn a median household income of $80,250 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,158. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,581 business establishments, including 1,227 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saylorville is $287,700 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,711. Median rent is $1,642/month, with 42.1% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Saylorville reports 109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,284/100K.
Education
31.4% of adults in Saylorville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saylorville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,559
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density524/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$80,250
Per Capita$45,158
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$287,700
Rent$1,642
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$335,711
Housing Units1,300
Rent Burden42.1%
Crime
F
Violent109/100K
Property1,284/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation895 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute19 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Saylorville was built in 1985.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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