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Ely, IA


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Ely, Iowa

Ely, Iowa, in Linn county, is 9 miles S of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 202 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. Ely contains a population of approximately 1,149.

The People and Families of Ely

In Ely, about 64% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Ely, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Ely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ely had a median family income of $62,500. The typical family in Ely is better off than most in Iowa. The city has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Ely have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Ely Housing

Ely has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 71% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Iowa, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Ely, 94% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Ely strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyEly Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 9%Ely College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Ely People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Ely Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Ely Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Ely Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Ely, IA

Comparing Ely to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men99
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity46
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults910
People Above Poverty87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times74
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Affordability of Rents31
Affordability of Property Taxes21
People Living Alone21

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