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Mediapolis, Iowa

Mediapolis, Iowa, in Des Moines county, is 46 miles SW of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 171 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 1,644.

The People and Families of Mediapolis

In Mediapolis, about 57% of adults are married.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Mediapolis.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mediapolis had a median family income of $47,841.

Political Inclinations

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

Mediapolis Housing

In Mediapolis, 83% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. And yes, you can rent a place in Mediapolis without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Mediapolis, 92% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Mediapolis; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Mediapolis is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Mediapolis Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Mediapolis Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Mediapolis Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Mediapolis, IA

Comparing Mediapolis 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
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women87
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Men75
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty74
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone64
Housing Recently Built69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
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