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Le Mars, IA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Gianna Rivera

Best areas to explore in Le Mars?

Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 6.0%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $72,381, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $908/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fa...

4 replies 13 upvotes qa
Olivia

Most overrated things about Le Mars

Hey, I'm single, late 20s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Le Mars sits at 239.6 per 100K. Poverty rate is 6.0%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $202,200, which is actually reasonable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush ho...

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Jameson Brooks

Commute times in Le Mars -how bad?

Hi all, Household incomes average around $72,381 in Le Mars. You can expect to pay around $908 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks for reading. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manage...

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Alice Gonzalez

Le Mars job market vs Omaha

Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $908/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Arianna

Housing market in Le Mars right now

Been meaning to ask this. Looking forward to hearing from you all. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Willow Bailey

Co-working spaces in Le Mars?

I'm originally from Salt Lake City and Household incomes average around $72,381 in Le Mars. Any advice would be great.

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Arianna

Is Le Mars a good place to live?

Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $908 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. The c...

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Jameson Brooks

Pros and cons of Le Mars after 14 years

So, Median household income is $72,381, which feels about average for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Jameson Brooks

Is it worth buying in Le Mars?

Hey folks, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a small town city with about 10,597 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What do you all think? It's a very car-dep...

9 replies 1 upvotes housing
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