In Hardin, Iowa, the median home price is $142,357; median household income is $65,069; the population is 16,639; schools rate 7.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 532.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.6 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Hardin at a glance
Population
16,639
Median Household Income
$65,069
Typical Home Value
$142,357
School District Rating
7.9
Violent Crime Rate
532.8
Avg Commute Time
21.6
About Hardin
Hardin has a population of 16,639. The median home value is $142,357, 40% below the Iowa median. Median household income is $65,069 (13% below the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Hardin, Eldora, and Etna.
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 Hardin
16 towns, by population.
Hardin at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Hardin?
- Hardin has a population of 16,639 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Hardin?
- The median home value in Hardin is $142,357. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Hardin?
- Median household income in Hardin is $65,069 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Hardin in?
- Hardin is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Hardin?
- Hardin contains 16 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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