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Pella

#24 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Iowa
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  • Town in Iowa
  • 24 reviews
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      A-
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B-
    12. Commute
      A
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    Pella is a town in Iowa with a population of 10,243. Pella is in Marion County and is one of the best places to live in Iowa. Living in Pella offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Pella there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Pella and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Pella are highly rated.
    Population
    10,243

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $181,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $851
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      39%
    • Own
      61%
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    Pella Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      136.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      48.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      253.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      937.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      127
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      20%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%

    Working in Pella

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $64,527
    National
    $55,322
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    Pella Reviews

    24 reviews
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    I grew up in Pella most of my childhood. It is a great community. It is large enough that there is everything you could/would ever need, but still has the small town vibe. Des Moines is less than an hour away which is also great for shopping or finding something fun to do. I loved the community because everyone was always so kind and helpful to each other. Something unique about our town is our dutch heritage. Tulip Time is a festival held yearly and it is a great way to bring tourists. There are lots of parades, dutch foods, and dutch attractions to experience. Pella has been a great town to live in and I wouldn't change anything about it. It has been difficult being away from home for college, but a great growing experience. Can't wait till Tulip Time in May this year!
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    Pella is a small dutch town, affordable, and easy to commute all over without getting lost. Every year they throw a three day festival on the first Thursday in the month of May and ends on the Saturday. This festive experience brings many people all over the world with the experience of a cute, clean, and nice townspeople. Although the townspeople of Pella are not as welcoming and newcomers are not as welcomed when moving into town. They are very religious and become judgmental if not attentive to being religious, Pella is not diverse as they claim to be.

    The public schools provide a great education system that provide special needs and other help for other students who have trouble with studying. The town doesn't typically allow nightlife under the age of 21, although the security is pretty safe and regulate the safety.
    I love Pella. I love the supportive community that I had all throughout school, I love the safe and friendly atmosphere, and I love the unique Dutch culture! The only reason I'm choosing 4 stars instead of 5 is because a lot of the community can be fairly closed-minded with religion and politics, so although the people are friendly, there can be judgment passed along those who don't fit into the "Pella" ideals.