What are the schools like in Saylorville, IA?

School district data for Saylorville is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Saylorville?

The median household income in Saylorville, IA is $75,571 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.4%.

What is the weather like in Saylorville, IA?

Saylorville has an average high temperature of 29.5°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Saylorville, IA affordable or expensive?

Saylorville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Saylorville is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $279,600 and the median rent is $1,256 per month.

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

Saylorville has a violent crime rate of 398.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2178.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Saylorville, IA a Good Place to Live?

Saylorville is a small town of 2,837 in Iowa, with a median household income of $75,571 and a 10.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Saylorville stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Saylorville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Saylorville 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: 92.7

Saylorville's overall cost of living index is 92.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Saylorville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Saylorville, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$279,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,256	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,571	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Saylorville's violent crime rate is 398.8 per 100,000 residents — 5% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

398.8 /100k

Property Crime

2178.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Saylorville, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Saylorville sees average highs of 29.5°F in January and 85.7°F in July, with 37.8 inches of annual precipitation and 24.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Saylorville, IA
Average High — January	29.5°F
Average High — July	85.7°F
Annual Precipitation	37.8"
Annual Snowfall	24.7"

Demographics

Metric	Saylorville, IA	National Avg
Population	2,837	—
Median Age	47.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	26.3%	22.2%
65 and over	25.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ankeny, IA 4 mi Johnston, IA 5 mi Windsor Heights, IA 7 mi Des Moines, IA 8 mi Altoona, IA 8 mi

Saylorville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saylorville, IA affordable or expensive?

Saylorville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Saylorville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $279,600 and median rent is $1,256/month.

What is the crime rate in Saylorville, IA?

Saylorville's violent crime rate is 398.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2178.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Saylorville?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Saylorville, IA a good place to live?

Saylorville, IA has a population of 2,837, a median household income of $75,571, and an unemployment rate of 10.4%. 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 Saylorville?

Saylorville averages 29.5°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.8 inches with about 24.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Saylorville?

The population of Saylorville, Iowa is 2,837 with a median age of 47.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Saylorville?

Key numbers for living in Saylorville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $279,600, median household income $75,571, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Saylorville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.