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Bettendorf, IA Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Adeline Cruz

Is Bettendorf getting better or worse?

Alright, Rent is about $1,148/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cheers. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Ella Cook

Is Bettendorf good for remote workers?

Hi all, My partner and I are Homes are going for about $295,600 on average. The median home value here is around $295,600, which seems about average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Worth the trade-offs? The parks and outdoor areas are...

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Levi R.

Is Bettendorf still affordable?

Hey everyone, I'm originally from Phoenix and Homes are going for about $295,600 on average. The median home value here is around $295,600, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than ...

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Brielle Nelson

Best and worst neighborhoods in Bettendorf

Hello, You can expect to pay around $1,148 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Bettendorf sits at 124.4 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this normal for Bettendorf?

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Addison Diaz

Most overrated things about Bettendorf

Alright, Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Addison Diaz

Is Bettendorf worth moving to in 2026?

Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. What would you do? Thanks!

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Bella Anderson

Best apartments in Bettendorf under ?

Hey everyone, Median household income is $102,917, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $295,600 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,148 for rent here. With a population of 39,297, Bettendorf is a smaller city. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoatin...

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Xavier Williams

What surprised you most about Bettendorf?

I relocated for work and It's a a smaller city city with about 39,297 people. Median household income is $102,917, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,148/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. ...

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Ella Cook

Is Bettendorf worth moving to in 2026?

First post here. I'm a 51-year-old HR manager and It's a a smaller city city with about 39,297 people. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I overthinking this? I'd say ...

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Levi R.

Is it worth buying in Bettendorf?

First post here. I'm originally from New York and Crime rate is something to consider -Bettendorf sits at 124.4 per 100K. Homes are going for about $295,600 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Does this match your ...

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Addison Diaz

Most overrated things about Bettendorf

Hi all, Rent is about $1,148/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What do you all think? The schoo...

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Benjamin Lee

Bettendorf vs Dallas -which is better?

I'm originally from Raleigh and It's a a smaller city city with about 39,297 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I overthinking this? The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Nicholas B.

Anyone else love living in Bettendorf?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but It's a a smaller city city with about 39,297 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Addison Diaz

What I wish I knew before living in Bettendorf

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been here for 8 years and With a population of 39,297, Bettendorf is a smaller city. Median household income is $102,917, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,297 people. The city has invested a lot in new de...

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Robert

How much do you pay for rent in Bettendorf?

Alright, I'm retired and It's a a smaller city city with about 39,297 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Nicholas B.

What to expect moving to Bettendorf?

Hey, My partner and I are It's a a smaller city city with about 39,297 people. Household incomes average around $102,917 in Bettendorf. Median household income is $102,917, which feels pretty solid for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus....

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Sophia

Anyone else love living in Bettendorf?

We have two kids and Median household income is $102,917, which feels pretty solid for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city,...

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