Alexa Perez moving Nov 8, 2025

Curious what people think. It's a a small town city with about 11,028 people. Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $126,167, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $356,300 on average. With a population of 11,028, Iowa Colony is a small town. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Would love some local perspective. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. 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. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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