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Council Bluffs, IA Community

35 discussions from residents and visitors

sf_wesley

Best neighborhoods to rent in Council Bluffs?

Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $980 for rent here. Poverty rate is 8.7%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Worth the trade-offs? The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is su...

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Gabriella Sanchez

Best coffee shops in Council Bluffs?

I work in construction and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $64,092, which feels about average for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. Any advice would be grea...

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Theodore R.

Council Bluffs housing prices -when will it stop?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a 47-year-old graphic designer and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 62,564 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Council Bluffs sits at 789.7 per 100K. Rent is about $980/month for a decent place....

7 replies 28 upvotes housing
Matthew K.

Couple moving to Council Bluffs from out of state

Poverty rate is 8.7%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $164,300, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The par...

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Grace Price

Best apartments in Council Bluffs under ?

I work in media and The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Council Bluffs sits at 789.7 per 100K. Household incomes average around $64,092 in Council Bluffs. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The parks and outdoor areas are...

1 replies 27 upvotes housing
Lily Morris

Job hunting in Council Bluffs -tips?

Anyone else feel this way? The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Any advice would be great. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Daniel

Moving to Council Bluffs -what should I know?

Hey, Homes are going for about $164,300 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Joseph Hill

Should I move to Council Bluffs or stay in Sacramento?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $64,092 in Council Bluffs. Homes are going for about $164,300 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tec...

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Lillian Campbell

Is Council Bluffs getting better or worse?

Hey folks, I work in insurance and Homes are going for about $164,300 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 62,564 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Council Bluffs sits at 789.7 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neig...

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Maya Hall

Is Council Bluffs walkable?

Hey, I work in marketing and The median home value here is around $164,300, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $64,092 in Council Bluffs. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly go...

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Nevaeh Reyes

What surprised you most about Council Bluffs?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 62,564, Council Bluffs is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 62,564 people. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprising...

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Hazel Peterson

Is Council Bluffs getting better or worse?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Just moved here 7 months ago and Homes are going for about $164,300 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surpr...

2 replies 9 upvotes living
Oliver Taylor

Best companies to work for in Council Bluffs?

First post here. I've been here for 6 years and Homes are going for about $164,300 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Is this normal for Council Bluffs? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are ge...

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Amelia Sanchez

Is public transit usable in Council Bluffs?

I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $164,300 on average. With a population of 62,564, Council Bluffs is a smaller city. The city has invested a lot in new development. What would you do? Cheers.

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Peyton Scott

Best hidden gems in Council Bluffs

Hey folks, I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $164,300, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $980/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $64,092 in Council Bluffs. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by nei...

4 replies 24 upvotes best-worst
Oliver Taylor

Affordable areas near Council Bluffs?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and Rent is about $980/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $164,300, which is actually reasonable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. ...

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Oliver Taylor

Council Bluffs job market vs Portland

Been living here since 2013. Household incomes average around $64,092 in Council Bluffs. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Should I be concerned? The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property ...

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Camila B.

Just moved to Council Bluffs, any tips?

Random thought, Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $980 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $164,300, which is actually reasonable. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you ...

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Gabriella Sanchez

Dog-friendly places in Council Bluffs?

Hello, Poverty rate is 8.7%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Camila B.

Biggest downsides of living in Council Bluffs?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are It's a a smaller city city with about 62,564 people. Poverty rate is 8.7%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this? Honestly, I think it's a ...

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nicholas_mama

Anyone regret moving to Council Bluffs?

Alright, I work in legal and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $164,300 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles...

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Brenda M.

Pros and cons of Council Bluffs after 11 years

OK so I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Council Bluffs sits at 789.7 per 100K. With a population of 62,564, Council Bluffs is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the communit...

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nicholas_mama

Weekend activities in Council Bluffs?

Alright, Rent is about $980/month for a decent place. With a population of 62,564, Council Bluffs is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather...

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Joseph Hill

Is Council Bluffs getting better or worse?

I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 62,564, Council Bluffs is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs? I'd say it's better for families than...

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Claire Brown

Council Bluffs housing prices -when will it stop?

First post here. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Let me know your thoughts. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Daniel

Most overrated things about Council Bluffs

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $164,300, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 62,564 people. Median household income is $64,092, which feels about average for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just...

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Clara C.

Internet providers in Council Bluffs?

I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $980 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic...

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