Largest observed gap
Monthly rent
$875 tract average vs. $989 citywide (-12%)
The tract average runs 12% below the citywide median. That modest difference shows why the tract table can refine a city-level starting point.
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Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods in Grinnell
Among 5 census tracts, Tract 3703 leads at $78,984 median income - about 2× Tract 3704 at $49,732.
5 census tracts · Iowa · Census ACS 2023
Avg. Tract Income
$66,512
median household
Income Range
$49,732 – $78,984
lowest to highest tract
Avg. Tract Rent
$875/mo
median gross rent
Census Tracts
5
in Grinnell
Where the tract view differs from the citywide view
How these gaps are calculated
These comparisons use the average of the tract medians listed on this page and the ACS citywide median. They are two different geographic summaries, so the gap is a reading aid rather than an estimate of a typical household.
Comparison 2
Household income
$66,512 tract average vs. $64,426 citywide (+3%)
The listed-tract figure sits within 3% of the citywide median. Treat this as broad agreement, not proof that every block has the same conditions.
Comparison 3
Home value
$194,160 tract average vs. $191,700 citywide (+1%)
The listed-tract figure sits within 1% of the citywide median. Treat this as broad agreement, not proof that every block has the same conditions.
What counts as a neighborhood here?
PlainCities uses U.S. Census tracts as neighborhood units, small, stable areas of a few thousand residents each. The table below lists this city's tracts, sorted by median household income.
Census Tracts by Income
Showing 5 of 5 tracts, sorted by median household income - Tract 3703 highest at $78,984 ; Tract 3704 lowest at $49,732.
| Tract | Population | |
|---|---|---|
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Tract 3703 Poweshiek Co. | 5,122 | View › |
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Tract 3704 Poweshiek Co. | 4,277 | View › |
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Tract 3701 Poweshiek Co. | 3,319 | View › |
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Tract 3705 Poweshiek Co. | 3,009 | View › |
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Tract 3702 Poweshiek Co. | 2,855 | View › |
Source and tract definition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023. Census tracts are small, stable geographic units used for statistical analysis. Each tract typically contains 1,200–8,000 people. Last updated: 2026