Iowa Colony

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Iowa Colony, TX Area Guide

A quiet suburb on the outskirts of Houston

Rural Quiet Affordable Commuter

Iowa Colony rests on State Route 288 just 22 miles south of Downtown Houston and exhibits an idyllic suburban setting for those looking to escape the bustle of the city. You’ll find plenty of single-family home rentals here, all with large lots proximate to the Texas countryside.

Locals gather at the few bars and restaurants located just off the highway, and kids will love the SplashPad Park that helps beat the Texas heat. The amenities that Iowa Colony may lack can be found in Houston, or in nearby Sugar Land, just 20 miles to the west.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$107,087

Average: $141,821

Education

1,332

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

2,640

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

37 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

28%

Over 65

12%

Housing Distribution

Iowa Colony has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
8%
Non-Renters
92%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%

Getting Around

Not Walkable

Walkability

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Scuba Park
  • Galveston Island State Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • William P Hobby

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.