In Story, Iowa, the median home price is $298,304, compared with the Iowa median of $237,481; median household income is $69,685; the population is 100,466; schools rate 8.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 146.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 17.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Story at a glance
Population
100,466
Median Household Income
$69,685
Typical Home Value
$298,304
School District Rating
8.7
Violent Crime Rate
146.5
Avg Commute Time
17.8
About Story
Story has a population of 100,466. The median home value is $298,304, 26% above the Iowa median. Median household income is $69,685 (7% below the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Washington, Franklin, and Nevada.
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 Story
16 towns, by population.
County rankings in Iowa
Every county in Iowa, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- Counties Where Homes Sell Fastest
Story at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Story?
- Story has a population of 100,466 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Story?
- The median home value in Story is $298,304. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Story?
- Median household income in Story is $69,685 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Story in?
- Story is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Story?
- Story 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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