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Waukee, IA Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Brielle Harris

Best and worst neighborhoods in Waukee

Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 5.7%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $106,728, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Am I wrong here? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Pe...

7 replies 1 upvotes best-worst
Leo Cooper

Best kept secrets of Waukee, IA

Hey folks, We have two kids and Rent is about $1,290/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $328,200 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Should I be concerned? The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain nei...

8 replies 30 upvotes best-worst
Luna Jones

Is Waukee getting better or worse?

Curious what people think. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to.

3 replies 7 upvotes living
Jameson Brooks

Life in Waukee as a young professional

Alright, My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $1,290/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $328,200, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $328,200 on average. The food scene here is surprisin...

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Brielle Harris

Day-to-day life in Waukee, IA

I'm a teacher here and With a population of 26,974, Waukee is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,290/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,290 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some gettin...

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Natalie W.

Is Waukee good for remote workers?

I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,290 for rent here. Rent is about $1,290/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I wrong here? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Natalie W.

Housing in Waukee compared to Austin

Hey, I'm originally from Cleveland and Poverty rate is 5.7%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $328,200, which seems about average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Is this normal for Waukee? It's changing ...

14 replies 23 upvotes housing
Jameson Brooks

Anyone else love living in Waukee?

Hello, With a population of 26,974, Waukee is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,290/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love some local perspective.

3 replies 22 upvotes living
Hannah Price

Living in Waukee -the reality

Random thought, Rent is about $1,290/month for a decent place. Median household income is $106,728, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 5.7%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -s...

1 replies 1 upvotes living
Natalie G.

Living in Waukee -the reality

Hey folks, Been living here since 2021. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,974 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Any advice would be great. Thanks for reading. Property taxes are high but you get good services. T...

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Carson Gonzalez

Raising a family in Waukee -thoughts?

So, I'm originally from New York and With a population of 26,974, Waukee is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Jameson Brooks

Best companies to work for in Waukee?

Random thought, The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cheers.

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Brielle Harris

Grocery stores in Waukee -recommendations?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a 54-year-old accountant and You can expect to pay around $1,290 for rent here. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thoughts? Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most...

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Leo Thomas

Is Waukee good for remote workers?

So, You can expect to pay around $1,290 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. 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. What are your go-to spots? The city has invested a lot in new development. T...

6 replies 4 upvotes jobs
Luna Jones

Rent in Waukee getting crazy

I relocated for work and Rent is about $1,290/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $106,728 in Waukee. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cheers. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weat...

15 replies 8 upvotes housing
Jameson Brooks

First time home buyer in Waukee

Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $328,200 on average. Median household income is $106,728, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thanks in advanc...

2 replies 25 upvotes housing
Brielle Harris

Starting a business in Waukee?

I relocated for work and Rent is about $1,290/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by ...

20 replies 15 upvotes jobs
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