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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Emmett C.

Moving from Pittsburgh to Fort Madison next month

Hey, My partner and I are With a population of 10,221, Fort Madison is a small town. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the trade-offs? The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good servi...

6 replies 10 upvotes moving
Emmett C.

Rent in Fort Madison getting crazy

Hi all, Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $95,900, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Fort Madison sits at 664.0 per 100K. Rent is about $824/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a ...

0 replies 4 upvotes housing
Nova Sanchez

Should I move to Fort Madison or stay in Portland?

Alright, Just moved here 11 months ago and The median home value here is around $95,900, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $95,900 on average. It's a a small town city with about 10,221 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent...

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Emmett C.

Raising a family in Fort Madison -thoughts?

We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $95,900 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Fort Madison sits at 664.0 per 100K. Rent is about $824/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods...

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Mateo L.

Is it worth buying in Fort Madison?

Hi all, We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $95,900 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Is this normal for Fort Madison? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

12 replies 3 upvotes housing
Mateo L.

Fort Madison quality of life -am I missing something?

First post here. Been living here since 2017. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-le...

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Isaiah N.

Fort Madison quality of life -am I missing something?

Longtime lurker here, Been living here since 2023. Crime rate is something to consider -Fort Madison sits at 664.0 per 100K. The median home value here is around $95,900, which is actually reasonable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Let me know your thoughts. Any help is appreciated.

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Mateo L.

Just moved to Fort Madison, any tips?

Been meaning to ask this. You can expect to pay around $824 for rent here. Household incomes average around $49,359 in Fort Madison. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any advice would be great. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you kn...

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Mateo L.

Most overrated things about Fort Madison

My partner and I are Household incomes average around $49,359 in Fort Madison. With a population of 10,221, Fort Madison is a small town. Rent is about $824/month for a decent place. Median household income is $49,359, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a real sense of community in ...

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