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Oelwein, IA Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Gerald G.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Oelwein?

Random thought, I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $49,821 in Oelwein. Homes are going for about $96,800 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Let me know your thoughts. The city has investe...

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Gerald G.

Is Oelwein worth it salary-wise?

We have two kids and Poverty rate is 13.5%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $762 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Sophie Hernandez

Planning a move to Oelwein -neighborhoods?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are Median household income is $49,821, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $762 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Oelwein sits at 305.8 per 100K. Homes are going for about $96,800 on ...

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Gerald G.

Is it worth buying in Oelwein?

Hey, I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Oelwein sits at 305.8 per 100K. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thanks in advance!

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