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Spencer, IA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Isaiah Adams

Raising a family in Spencer -thoughts?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a college student here and It's a a small town city with about 11,393 people. With a population of 11,393, Spencer is a small town. Median household income is $57,068, which feels about average for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. T...

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Camila Gomez

Living in Spencer -the reality

Hey everyone, Rent is about $795/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $57,068 in Spencer. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thanks in advance! The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It'...

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Ryan W.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Spencer

Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $178,300 on average. You can expect to pay around $795 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Spencer sits at 63.6 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a l...

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Sadie Phillips

Healthcare options in Spencer?

Hey everyone, I'm single, late 20s, and The median home value here is around $178,300, which is actually reasonable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods....

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Ryan W.

Job market in Spencer for tech?

OK so Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Spencer sits at 63.6 per 100K. The median home value here is around $178,300, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $795/month for a decent place. Median household income is $57,068, which feels about average for the area. Homes ...

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Ryan W.

Is Spencer still affordable?

Hey, Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Spencer sits at 63.6 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be great. Thanks! People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Kaylee Sanders

Best neighborhoods in Spencer

Longtime lurker here, I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $795/month for a decent place. Median household income is $57,068, which feels about average for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exc...

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Riley Morgan

Considering Spencer vs Austin -help me decide

First post here. Been living here since 2023. You can expect to pay around $795 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Luke Jackson

Honest thoughts on life in Spencer

First post here. Median household income is $57,068, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 11,393, Spencer is a small town. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. Cheers. The fo...

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Luke Jackson

Best hidden gems in Spencer

Random thought, Median household income is $57,068, which feels about average for the area. What would you do?

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