The Town FilesIowa Colony, Texas
Village in Brazoria County · population 8,154 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $405,700
- Household income
- $144,092
- Jan low / Jul high
- 46° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 34.7
Iowa Colony is a village of 8,154 people in Brazoria County, Texas. The median home is worth $405,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 91% of Texas towns, better for families than 88% of Texas towns, more of a college town than 86% of Texas towns.
How Iowa Colony ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Iowa Colony is worth $405,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $144,092, which is more affordable than 56% of Texas towns. Median rent is $2,360 a month. 96.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Iowa Colony | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $405,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $2,360 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $144,092 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 96.4% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2015 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Iowa Colony
| People | Iowa Colony | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.8% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 29.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 8.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.3% | — |
| Work from home | 17.8% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 35.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Iowa Colony
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 46.0°F. About 53.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 101 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 6 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Iowa Colony since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 8, 1976 about 4.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 48 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 4, 2012.
Severe weather in Brazoria County since 1996
Brazoria County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Brazoria County
Brazoria County had 122,793 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,223 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Iowa Colony itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in Iowa Colony
2 public schools with 2,098 students, about 16.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOWA COLONY H S | 9-11 | 1,312 | 16.6 |
| MERIDIANA EL | PK-5 | 786 | 16.7 |
Towns near Iowa Colony
- Manvel, TX4.8 mi · 9,992 people · home $338,700
- Sienna, TX5.8 mi · 20,204 people · home $470,100
- Fresno, TX7.2 mi · 24,486 people · home $243,500
- Pearland, TX10.0 mi · 125,828 people · home $356,300
- Missouri City, TX10.8 mi · 74,259 people · home $311,400
- Alvin, TX12.0 mi · 27,098 people · home $228,700
- Friendswood, TX14.2 mi · 41,213 people · home $420,100
- Stafford, TX15.4 mi · 17,666 people · home $257,700
Iowa Colony questions
Is Iowa Colony, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Iowa Colony scores better for retirees than 29% of Texas towns and quieter than 33%. 7.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.7).
How much does a house cost in Iowa Colony?
The median owner-occupied home in Iowa Colony is valued at $405,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $144,092, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $2,360 a month.
What is the weather like in Iowa Colony?
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 46.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Iowa Colony get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Iowa Colony since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 8, 1976. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)