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Cedar Falls, IA Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Mia Gutierrez

Best neighborhoods in Cedar Falls

Hey folks, Median household income is $74,165, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $252,500, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $74,165 in Cedar Falls. With a population of 40,662, Cedar Falls is a smaller city. The unemployment rate ...

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Michael Rogers

Cedar Falls is underrated, change my mind

First post here. You can expect to pay around $1,177 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I wrong here?

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Lucas

How is Cedar Falls for outdoor activities?

Rent is about $1,177/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,177 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Grace Sanchez

Co-working spaces in Cedar Falls?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and With a population of 40,662, Cedar Falls is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,177 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hou...

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Sebastian Anderson

Cheapest neighborhoods in Cedar Falls?

Hey, The median home value here is around $252,500, which seems about average. Any advice would be great. TIA!

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Quinn Young

Best areas to explore in Cedar Falls?

Hey, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $252,500 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I overthinking this?

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Ellie Castillo

Biggest downsides of living in Cedar Falls?

It's a a smaller city city with about 40,662 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Jameson Cruz

Cedar Falls in the winter -how bad?

Hey, Median household income is $74,165, which feels about average for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Worth the trade-offs?

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Ellie Castillo

Job market in Cedar Falls for tech?

Hey folks, Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 40,662 people. The median home value here is around $252,500, which seems about average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting...

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Lucas

What to expect moving to Cedar Falls?

I'm retired and Poverty rate is 5.7%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Would love some local perspective.

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Michael Rogers

Cost of living reality check -Cedar Falls

Random thought, Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thoughts? The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Lillian Cook

What's it really like living in Cedar Falls?

It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Lucas

How is the nightlife in Cedar Falls?

Been meaning to ask this. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 40,662 people. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 5.7%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living i...

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Grace Sanchez

Top 5 things I love about Cedar Falls

Hey, I'm a 55-year-old lawyer and With a population of 40,662, Cedar Falls is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 5.7%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $252,500, which seems about average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, ...

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Lillian Cook

Living in Cedar Falls -the reality

With a population of 40,662, Cedar Falls is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Kennedy C.

Anyone regret moving to Cedar Falls?

Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,177/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if y...

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