What are the schools like in Remsen, IA?

Remsen is served primarily by Remsen-Union Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Remsen?

The median household income in Remsen, IA is $87,800 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Remsen, IA?

Remsen has an average high temperature of 27.2°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.9 inches.

Remsen, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Remsen, IA affordable or expensive?

Remsen's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Remsen is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $167,200 and the median rent is $857 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Remsen, IA?

Remsen has a violent crime rate of 83.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 464.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Remsen, IA a Good Place to Live?

Remsen is a small town of 2,095 in Iowa, with a median household income of $87,800 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Remsen stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Remsen is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Remsen city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.6

Remsen's overall cost of living index is 91.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Remsen costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Remsen, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$167,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$857	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,800	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Remsen's violent crime rate is 83.4 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

83.4 /100k

Property Crime

464.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Remsen is served primarily by Remsen-Union Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Remsen, IA	National Avg
School District	Remsen-Union Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Remsen sees average highs of 27.2°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 31.2 inches of annual precipitation and 30.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Remsen, IA
Average High — January	27.2°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	31.2"
Annual Snowfall	30.9"

Demographics

Metric	Remsen, IA	National Avg
Population	2,095	—
Median Age	39.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.9%	22.2%
65 and over	19.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Oyens, IA 4 mi Marcus, IA 8 mi Le Mars, IA 10 mi Alton, IA 12 mi Struble, IA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Remsen

Remsen, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51050

Remsen vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Remsen, IA affordable or expensive?

Remsen's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Remsen roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $167,200 and median rent is $857/month.

What is the crime rate in Remsen, IA?

Remsen's violent crime rate is 83.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 464.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Remsen?

Public schools in Remsen are operated by Remsen-Union Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 14.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Remsen, IA a good place to live?

Remsen, IA has a population of 2,095, a median household income of $87,800, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Remsen?

Remsen averages 27.2°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.2 inches with about 30.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Remsen?

Remsen, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51050.

What is the population of Remsen?

The population of Remsen, Iowa is 2,095 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Remsen?

Key numbers for living in Remsen: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $167,200, median household income $87,800, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Remsen side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.