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Emmett C.
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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. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
Pros:
- Growing food scene
- Good schools
- Walkable downtown
- Plenty of shopping options
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Limited nightlife
- High property taxes
- Poor road conditions
- Far from major airports
Thoughts? The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
Pros:
- Growing food scene
- Good schools
- Walkable downtown
- Plenty of shopping options
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Limited nightlife
- High property taxes
- Poor road conditions
- Far from major airports
Thoughts? The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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