At a Glance
Median Income
$80,938
$30,912 per capita
Home Value
$74,700
Zillow: $197,710
Median Rent
$940/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
14.3% smoking rate
How Yale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Yale residents earn a median household income of $80,938 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,912. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 395 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yale is $74,700 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,710. Median rent is $940/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 1938.
Education
14.1% of adults in Yale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yale has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population337
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,162/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,938
Per Capita$30,912
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,700
Rent$940
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$197,710
Housing Units145
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,483/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation1,124 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Yale was founded in 1901.
The median home in Yale was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.