In Van Buren, Iowa, the median home price is $182,271; median household income is $61,161; the population is 7,241; schools rate 7.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 115.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.5 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Van Buren at a glance
Population
7,241
Median Household Income
$61,161
Typical Home Value
$182,271
School District Rating
7.2
Violent Crime Rate
115.6
Avg Commute Time
22.5
About Van Buren
Van Buren has a population of 7,241. The median home value is $182,271, 23% below the Iowa median. Median household income is $61,161 (19% below the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Jackson, Van Buren, and Farmington.
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 Van Buren
14 towns, by population.
Van Buren at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Van Buren?
- Van Buren has a population of 7,241 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Van Buren?
- The median home value in Van Buren is $182,271. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Van Buren?
- Median household income in Van Buren is $61,161 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Van Buren in?
- Van Buren is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Van Buren?
- Van Buren contains 14 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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