In O'Brien, Iowa, the median home price is $195,713, compared with the Iowa median of $237,481; median household income is $68,356; the population is 14,126; schools rate 8.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 273.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
O'Brien at a glance
Population
14,126
Median Household Income
$68,356
Typical Home Value
$195,713
School District Rating
8.8
Violent Crime Rate
273.9
Avg Commute Time
19.0
About O'Brien
O'Brien has a population of 14,126. The median home value is $195,713, 18% below the Iowa median. Median household income is $68,356 (9% below the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Floyd, Hartley, and Franklin.
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 O'Brien
16 towns, by population.
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O'Brien at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of O'Brien?
- O'Brien has a population of 14,126 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in O'Brien?
- The median home value in O'Brien is $195,713. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in O'Brien?
- Median household income in O'Brien is $68,356 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is O'Brien in?
- O'Brien is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in O'Brien?
- O'Brien 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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