Boone County, IA at a glance
Median household income
$83,531$6,961 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Boone County, IA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Boone County, IA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Boone County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $783 | $9,396 | $31,320 | 11.2% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $788 | $9,456 | $31,520 | 11.3% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,026 | $12,312 | $41,040 | 14.7% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,427 | $17,124 | $57,080 | 20.5% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,500 | $18,000 | $60,000 | 21.5% |
What a typical income covers in Boone County, IA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $83,531 a year ($6,961 a month before tax).
What $83,531 leaves after Iowa taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Iowa tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Boone County, IA: common questions
What is the median household income in Boone County, IA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Boone County, IA is $83,531 per year (approximately $6,961 per month).
What is the average rent in Boone County, IA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $783 for a studio, $788 for one bedroom, $1,026 for two, $1,427 for three and $1,500 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Boone County, IA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 11.2% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 88.8, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Boone County, IA?
To keep a $1,026 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $41,040 a year, or $3,420 a month. That is 49% of what the typical household in Boone County, IA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Boone County, IA?
On the local median income of $83,531 ($6,961 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,480 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,088 for everything else and $1,392 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,026 takes 29% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Boone County, IA?
Homes in Iowa paid 15.9¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $143. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.