Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
20%
Nevada
Nevada, IA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$676
Population
7,377
Renter Mix
26% Rent
A familiar name for a unique Midwestern city
Charming
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Historic
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Affordable
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Convenient
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Park-Like
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Less than 40 miles north of Des Moines, Nevada — pronounced Ne-VAY-da — enjoys both the tranquility of a small town and the convenience and amenities of a bigger city thanks to the surrounding metro areas. As the county seat of Story County, Nevada is home to an active downtown area full of charming buildings and elegant storefronts. The town center is surrounded by large parks like Harrington Park, 4-H Park, and Kiwanis Park. Restaurants and boutiques set within Nevada’s Historic District give residents a glimpse into the town’s past.
Nevada’s grid layout means that any apartment or home single-family rental has convenient access to both the downtown district and U.S. Highway 30. With the city of Ames to the west, and Des Moines to the south, Nevada is perfectly positioned for those who commute or enjoy heading into the city for fun.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,651
Average: $84,621
Education
1,886
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,902
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Nevada has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Nevada, IA is $676 for one bedroom, $765 for two bedrooms, and $785 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Nevada has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$676/month
514 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Nevada, IA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
608 Students
Public
Grades K-8
443 Students
Public
Grades K-8
443 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
491 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Reiman Gardens
- Center Grove Orchard
Military Bases
Airports
- Des Moines International
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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.