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Persia, IA

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Overview


Persia is a tiny city located in the state of Iowa. With a population of 295 people and just one neighborhood, Persia is the 419th largest community in Iowa. Much of the housing stock in Persia was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic cities in the country.

Persia real estate is some of the most expensive in Iowa, although Persia house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Occupations and Workforce

Unlike some cities, Persia isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Persia are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Persia is a city of service providers, sales and office workers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Persia who work in office and administrative support (13.42%), management occupations (9.40%), and healthcare (8.72%).

Also of interest is that Persia has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Setting & Lifestyle

Persia is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Persia’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

Demographics

In terms of college education, Persia is nearly on par with the US average for all cities of 21.84%: 18.23% of adults 25 and older in Persia have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Persia in 2018 was $29,942, which is low income relative to Iowa, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $119,768 for a family of four. However, Persia contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Persia home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Persia residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Persia include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Persia is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.

Notable & Unique Neighborhood Characteristics

When you see a neighborhood for the first time, the most important thing is often the way it looks, like its homes and its setting. Some places look the same, but they only reveal their true character after living in them for a while because they contain a unique mix of occupational or cultural groups. This neighborhood is very unique in some important ways, according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive exploration and analysis.

People

Priests and therapists would like to think they know the secrets to a truly successful marriage, but according to NeighborhoodScout's research, the folks of the neighborhood may actually hold the key. 74.4% of its residents are married, which is a higher percentage than is found in 98.8% of the neighborhoods in America.

In addition, according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis, is among the best neighborhoods for families in Iowa. In fact, this neighborhood is more family-friendly than 97.2% of neighborhoods in the entire state of Iowa. Its combination of top public schools, low crime rates, and owner-occupied single family homes gives this area the look and feel of a "Leave It to Beaver" episode. Many other families also live here, making it easy to socialize and develop a strong sense of community. In addition, the high number of college-educated parents influences the academic success of the local schools. Overall, you will find all of the amenities a family needs to thrive in the neighborhood. In addition to being an excellent choice for families with school-aged children, this neighborhood is also a very good choice for highly educated executives.

Real Estate

Unpopulated, and rural, the neighborhood is one of the least crowded neighborhoods in all of America. If you like open space, no traffic, and lots of room, this neighborhood may be just what you are looking for. According to NeighborhoodScout's leading research, this neighborhood is less densely populated than 96.3% of the neighborhoods in America.

Diversity

Did you know that the neighborhood has more Danish and Dutch ancestry people living in it than nearly any neighborhood in America? It's true! In fact, 6.3% of this neighborhood's residents have Danish ancestry and 5.5% have Dutch ancestry.

is also pretty special linguistically. Significantly, 1.1% of its residents five years old and above primarily speak Greek at home. While this may seem like a small percentage, it is higher than 97.3% of the neighborhoods in America.

The Neighbors

How wealthy a neighborhood is, from very wealthy, to middle income, to low income is very formative with regard to the personality and character of a neighborhood. Equally important is the rate of people, particularly children, who live below the federal poverty line. In some wealthy gated communities, the areas immediately surrounding can have high rates of childhood poverty, which indicates other social issues. NeighborhoodScout's analysis reveals both aspects of income and poverty for this neighborhood.

The neighbors in the neighborhood in Persia are upper-middle income, making it an above average income neighborhood. NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis reveals that this neighborhood has a higher income than 64.5% of the neighborhoods in America. With 14.7% of the children here below the federal poverty line, this neighborhood has a higher rate of childhood poverty than 59.5% of U.S. neighborhoods.

A neighborhood is far different if it is dominated by enlisted military personnel rather than people who earn their living by farming. It is also different if most of the neighbors are clerical support or managers. What is wonderful is the sheer diversity of neighborhoods, allowing you to find the type that fits your lifestyle and aspirations.

In the neighborhood, 46.2% of the working population is employed in executive, management, and professional occupations. The second most important occupational group in this neighborhood is manufacturing and laborer occupations, with 26.6% of the residents employed. Other residents here are employed in clerical, assistant, and tech support occupations (13.7%), and 12.1% in sales and service jobs, from major sales accounts, to working in fast food restaurants.

Languages

The most common language spoken in the neighborhood is English, spoken by 99.5% of households.

Ethnicity / Ancestry

Culture is the shared learned behavior of peoples. Undeniably, different ethnicities and ancestries have different cultural traditions, and as a result, neighborhoods with concentrations of residents of one or another ethnicities or ancestries will express those cultures. It is what makes the North End in Boston so fun to visit for the Italian restaurants, bakeries, culture, and charm, and similarly, why people enjoy visiting Chinatown in San Francisco.

In the neighborhood in Persia, IA, residents most commonly identify their ethnicity or ancestry as German (40.9%). There are also a number of people of Irish ancestry (17.7%), and residents who report English roots (17.2%), and some of the residents are also of Danish ancestry (6.3%), along with some Dutch ancestry residents (5.5%), among others.

Getting to Work

Even if your neighborhood is walkable, you may still have to drive to your place of work. Some neighborhoods are located where many can get to work in just a few minutes, while others are located such that most residents have a long and arduous commute. The greatest number of commuters in neighborhood spend between 30 and 45 minutes commuting one-way to work (31.5% of working residents), which is at or a bit above the average length of a commute across all U.S. neighborhoods.

Here most residents (86.4%) drive alone in a private automobile to get to work. In addition, quite a number also carpool with coworkers, friends, or neighbors to get to work (5.3%) . In a neighborhood like this, as in most of the nation, many residents find owning a car useful for getting to work.


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