Spencer, IA
1 neighborhoods · 12,326 residents · Iowa
B+
71/100
71
Safety Score
73
Affordability
$60K
Median Income
$161K
Median Home Value
Is Spencer, IA a Good Place to Live?
Spencer receives an overall livability grade of B+ (71/100), indicating solid livability relative to the rest of Iowa. Safety scores B+ (71/100). Affordability scores B+ (73/100) with a median household income of $59,987 and median home values around $160,600.
About 27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 4.8%. 70% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 41.
$739
Median Rent/mo
27.5%
College Educated
4.8%
Unemployment
70%
Owner-Occupied
41
Median Age
12,326
Population
1
Zip Codes
Clay
County
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Neighborhoods in Spencer
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51301Clay Co. | 71 B+ | 71 | 73 | $60K | $161K | 12,326 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.