What is the median household income in Holstein, IA?
The median household income in Holstein, IA is $64,115 (±$7,515) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $848 a month would take about $33,900 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Holstein, the median household income went from $58,864 in 2015–2019 to $64,115 in 2020–2024 (+8.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $64,115 (±$7,515)
- Median renter income
- $46,250 (±$20,942)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $33,900
Income in Holstein against Ida County, its state and the nation
| Holstein | Ida County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,115 (±$7,515) | $63,073 (±$6,791) | $75,059 (±$418) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $46,250 (±$20,942) | $53,846 (±$4,578) | $43,297 (±$758) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $72,125 (±$12,427) | $72,111 (±$5,768) | $91,638 (±$512) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $848 (±$132) | $696 (±$60) | $972 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Holstein, median household income is not measurably different from Ida County ($63,073).
It is also lower than in Iowa ($75,059).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Ida County, Holstein ranks 2 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 508 of 909.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Holstein
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $848 a month ($10,176 a year) needs an income of about $33,900 a year.
The median renting household in Holstein earns $46,250 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,864 (±$2,176) | $64,115 (±$7,515) | +8.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $569 (±$51) | $848 (±$132) | +49.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $98,400 (±$4,963) | $114,400 (±$12,543) | +16.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Holstein
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holstein | — | $64,115 (±$7,515) | — |
| Galva | 6.5 mi | $73,750 (±$13,171) | Not measurably different |
| Cushing | 6.9 mi | $66,875 (±$11,799) | Not measurably different |
| Ida Grove | 11 mi | $61,250 (±$12,450) | Not measurably different |
| Washta | 11 mi | $46,979 (±$16,560) | Not measurably different |
| Quimby | 11 mi | $54,375 (±$13,347) | Not measurably different |
| Battle Creek | 12 mi | $59,688 (±$26,660) | Not measurably different |
| Correctionville | 12 mi | $50,192 (±$7,970) | Lower |
| Schaller | 13 mi | $66,510 (±$5,412) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Correctionville, IA ($50,192).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Ida County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galva | $73,750 (±$13,171) |
| 2 | Holstein | $64,115 (±$7,515) |
| 3 | Ida Grove | $61,250 (±$12,450) |
| 4 | Battle Creek | $59,688 (±$26,660) |
| 5 | Arthur | $53,711 (±$1,077) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Holstein
What is the median household income in Holstein?
The median household income in Holstein is $64,115 (±$7,515) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Holstein?
About $33,900 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $848 a month.
Have incomes in Holstein kept up with inflation?
In Holstein, the median household income went from $58,864 in 2015–2019 to $64,115 in 2020–2024 (+8.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
What do renters earn in Holstein?
The median renting household in Holstein, IA earns $46,250 (±$20,942) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Holstein city, Iowa
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Holstein city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Holstein city, Iowa
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Holstein city, Iowa
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Holstein city, Iowa
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Holstein city, Iowa
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Holstein city, Iowa (place:36840, in state:19).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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