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Olin, IA


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Olin, Iowa

Olin, Iowa, in Jones county, is 25 miles E of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 179 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. There are an estimated 716 people in the city.

The People and Families of Olin

In Olin, about 55% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Olin than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Olin had a median family income of $39,091.

Olin Housing

Approximately 79% of housing in Olin is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Olin.

Commuting

In Olin, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Olin Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Olin, IA

Comparing Olin 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
Male Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens74
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Men64
Age of the Population65
Racial Diversity57
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty52
Median Family Income52
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home21
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Affordability of Rents75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
People Living Alone64
Housing Recently Built11
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