In Emmet, Iowa, the median home price is $159,826, compared with the Iowa median of $237,481; median household income is $63,730; the population is 9,262; schools rate 7.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 307.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.9 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Emmet at a glance
Population
9,262
Median Household Income
$63,730
Typical Home Value
$159,826
School District Rating
7.5
Violent Crime Rate
307.8
Avg Commute Time
20.9
About Emmet
Emmet has a population of 9,262. The median home value is $159,826, 33% below the Iowa median. Median household income is $63,730 (15% below the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Estherville, Armstrong Grove, and High Lake.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Emmet
12 towns, by population.
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Emmet at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Emmet?
- Emmet has a population of 9,262 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Emmet?
- The median home value in Emmet is $159,826. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Emmet?
- Median household income in Emmet is $63,730 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Emmet in?
- Emmet is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Emmet?
- Emmet contains 12 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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