salaryRent is lower than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 16.3 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,600 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Iowa cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Iowa. It is number 73 of 86 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Le Mars?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Le Mars
| Size | Le Mars | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $810 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,017 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,302 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $535 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Le Mars overall?
Everyday prices in Iowa overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Le Mars, so the Iowa figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Le Mars
Life in Le Mars
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Le Mars?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $6 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $219,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,920 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Le Mars, IA?
Renting in Le Mars costs a median of about $1,515 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Iowa median is $1,071.
How much do I need to make to live in Le Mars?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,600 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Le Mars cheap or expensive?
Le Mars is rated OK: rent takes 22.6% of the typical household income of $80,565. It ranks 73rd cheapest of 86 Iowa cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Le Mars?
The median homeowner in Le Mars pays $2,373 a year in property taxes, about 1.08% of the median home value.
Is Le Mars more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Iowa are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Le Mars?
The median home value in Le Mars is $219,200, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
10,640 people live in Le Mars. Numbers are typical (middle) values.