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Readlyn, IA


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Readlyn, Iowa

Readlyn, Iowa, in Bremer county, is 15 miles NE of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 161 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. About 786 people people live in Readlyn.

The People and Families of Readlyn

In Readlyn, about 69% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Readlyn had a median family income of $52,308. Overall, families in Readlyn are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Readlyn does not have a large underclass. As it happens, more people than usual in the city are able to work from their homes. It turns out that Readlyn is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Readlyn.

Readlyn Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Readlyn, about 86% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In Readlyn, 91% of commuters drive to work. In Readlyn, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Readlyn Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Readlyn Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Readlyn Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Readlyn People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Readlyn Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Readlyn Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Readlyn, IA

Comparing Readlyn 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
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women99
Senior Citizens75
Male Share of the Population67
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times63
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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