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Farley, IA


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Farley, Iowa

Farley, Iowa, in Dubuque county, is 17 miles W of Dubuque, Iowa (center to center) and 162 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is considered part of the Dubuque metropolitan area. Farley has a population of 1,334.

The People and Families of Farley

In Farley, about 67% of adults are married. Farley is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about Farley is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Farley had a median family income of $48,854. Farley has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Farley Housing

About 83% of housing units in Farley are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Farley, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Farley People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Farley Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Farley, IA

Comparing Farley 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 Old1010
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women64
Racial Diversity47
Senior Citizens42
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times86
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Rents52
Affordability of Property Taxes43
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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