Angela G. housing Feb 26, 2026

Poverty rate is 14.9%, which is around average. With a population of 23,567, Muscatine is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 23,567 people. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thanks in advance! 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. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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