Best Places to Live in Algona, Iowa

As of 2011, Algona's population is 5,343 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -7.01 percent.

The median home cost in Algona is $87,400. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.91 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Algona's cost of living is 17.30% Lower than the U.S. average.

Algona public schools spend $6,111 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 12.9 students per teacher in Algona.

The unemployment rate in Algona is 5.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Algona jobs have Increased by 0.80 percent.

Average Commute time is 15 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

Algona's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
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