At a Glance
Median Income
$79,653
$39,590 per capita
Home Value
$131,900
Zillow: $178,858
Median Rent
$1,016/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
14.9% smoking rate
How Traer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Traer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Traer a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Traer residents earn a median household income of $79,653 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,590. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 440 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Traer is $131,900 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,858. Median rent is $1,016/month, with 28.4% 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 1948.
Education
29.4% of adults in Traer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Traer has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,464
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,135/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,653
Per Capita$39,590
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$848M
Avg Weekly Wage$938
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,900
Rent$1,016
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$178,858
Housing Units708
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,872/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation955 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Traer was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.