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Town in Iowa
Current Resident: Huxley is a small community but is very family friendly. It has 2 gas stations, a grocery store, several eating places and a few retail stores. The school system is amazing! The teachers genuinely care about their students and want to see them succeed. We have a bike trail that runs through town connecting us to other small towns nearby. There are 2 fitness centers with a variety of equipment to stay fit.... Read 17 reviews
Population 4,293
#1 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
Town in Iowa,
17 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Huxley is a small community but is very family friendly. It has 2 gas stations, a grocery store, several eating places and a few retail stores. The school system is amazing! The teachers genuinely....
Huxley is a small community but is very family friendly. It has 2 gas stations, a grocery store, several eating places and a few retail stores. The school system is amazing! The teachers genuinely....
Read 17 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 4,293,
Current Resident: If you enjoy your peace and quiet, Orange City is the town for you. With a limited population of just over 6,000 people, there are not many distractions within the town. Orange City values its Dutch heritage, celebrated by a Tulip Festival each year in May. Many of the residents of Orange City have an affiliation with MOC-Floyd Valley High School, Unity Christian High School, or Northwestern College. One item of consideration for Orange City to make a change in is their restaurant selection. Equipped with a Taco Johns, Pizza Ranch, Hardees, and a few other establishments, there is a limited selection of places to grab a bite to eat. Due to the small population, the residents of Orange City have been able to build a strong community. "Everybody knows everybody" is a phrase you will probably hear if you stick around for a couple of days.... Read 26 reviews
Population 6,214
#2 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
26 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says If you enjoy your peace and quiet, Orange City is the town for you. With a limited population of just over 6,000 people, there are not many distractions within the town. Orange City values its Dutch....
If you enjoy your peace and quiet, Orange City is the town for you. With a limited population of just over 6,000 people, there are not many distractions within the town. Orange City values its Dutch....
Read 26 reviews.
Population: 6,214,
Niche User: I believe that the small town of Sergeant Bluff is a great place to live. A friendly environment and excellent school education makes this area great. House prices can be higher in certain areas but it can be affordable. It is nearby Sioux City but don't have the hassle of living in a huge city. I do wish that there was more activities and events that happen. I do like the outdoors and bicycling to new places which there is trails and some parks. Overall, this is a great town if you like smaller town feeling but close enough to a city for jobs and basic necessities.... Read 18 reviews
Population 4,917
#3 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
18 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says I believe that the small town of Sergeant Bluff is a great place to live. A friendly environment and excellent school education makes this area great. House prices can be higher in certain areas but....
I believe that the small town of Sergeant Bluff is a great place to live. A friendly environment and excellent school education makes this area great. House prices can be higher in certain areas but....
Read 18 reviews.
Population: 4,917,
Leesburg, VA•
Private School•
PK, K-8
Parent: Loudoun Country Day School's program for PK-8 children is superb! My three children graduated some years ago and they were completely prepared for the next steps in their educational development. The teachers, staff and coaches are delightful and the environment is one that allows for the necessary exploration and progress of the children. I would do it all over again!... Read 8 reviews
Students 330
Student-teacher ratio 5:1
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
LEESBURG, VA,
PK, K-8,
8 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Loudoun Country Day School's program for PK-8 children is superb! My three children graduated some years ago and they were completely prepared for the next steps in their educational development. The....
Loudoun Country Day School's program for PK-8 children is superb! My three children graduated some years ago and they were completely prepared for the next steps in their educational development. The....
Read 8 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 330,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Population 4,298
#4 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Read 1 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 4,298,
Current Resident: I have grown up in Polk City and it is the perfect place to raise children. The public school system is great. There are a lot of opportunities for all kids (from help to kids that need extra help). The high school is great about letting the kids take college classes. All the college classes are paid for if the kids do it during the school year. That includes the textbooks. Polk City is 30 minutes away from Des Moines and Ames. It is 15 minutes away from Ankney which has a lot of job opportunities for younger and older kids, it also has a DMACC campus. There is not a lot of nightlife but Polk City does have four bars, so if you like to drink you will have options. Polk City has plenty of parks, some with play sets and one has a tennis court! Polk City is also growing which more food places and is a great place.... Read 10 reviews
Population 5,386
#5 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have grown up in Polk City and it is the perfect place to raise children. The public school system is great. There are a lot of opportunities for all kids (from help to kids that need extra help).....
I have grown up in Polk City and it is the perfect place to raise children. The public school system is great. There are a lot of opportunities for all kids (from help to kids that need extra help).....
Read 10 reviews.
Population: 5,386,
Suburb of Cedar Rapids, IA
Current Resident: I love the small town vibe of North Liberty. There are also lots to things to do in town if you look in the right spots or can get out of town. Something to keep in mind is that this is a family town so the night scene is lacking. It is easy to get out of town if you have modes of transportation, but the bus to Coralville/Iowa City only goes through town once a day, and not on weekends . People here are very friendly, and there are also some excellent restaurants in the area if you're willing to look as well. Despite the town getting big (and fast), it still maintains its own little charm.... Read 50 reviews
Population 19,976
#6 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
Suburb of Cedar Rapids, IA,
50 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love the small town vibe of North Liberty. There are also lots to things to do in town if you look in the right spots or can get out of town. Something to keep in mind is that this is a family town....
I love the small town vibe of North Liberty. There are also lots to things to do in town if you look in the right spots or can get out of town. Something to keep in mind is that this is a family town....
Read 50 reviews.
Population: 19,976,
Current Resident: Forest City is a town that may not have much going on at all points, but is filled with opportunity. The school is a very nice institution headed by a staff who love what they do. It also has Waldorf University directly off of Main Street, and this provides very nice facilities for the town if they ever may need something. Forest City has the basics for a night out (movie theater, restaurants, local events), but still keeps the small-town aspect alive. Being a small, rural town, the cost of living is substantially low and there are always new houses being built. Forest City is not just a small town that should be overlooked, but a small town that can contribute a lot towards someone's life.... Read 11 reviews
Population 4,284
#7 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
11 Niche users give it an average review of 3.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Forest City is a town that may not have much going on at all points, but is filled with opportunity. The school is a very nice institution headed by a staff who love what they do. It also has Waldorf....
Forest City is a town that may not have much going on at all points, but is filled with opportunity. The school is a very nice institution headed by a staff who love what they do. It also has Waldorf....
Read 11 reviews.
Population: 4,284,
Suburb of Des Moines, IA
Current Resident: I have lived in Waukee, Iowa for four years now! It is truly one of the best neighborhoods in this world! Everyone around here are good friends no matter if you are poor, different race, go to a private school, are part of a different religion, and more! There is a reason why Waukee's growth rate has increased by 74% since 2010! People love it here and there are so many opportunities everywhere! Waukee is the fastest growing city in the entire state of Iowa! You feel safe and protected where ever you are. Whether that be at school, at the park, at home, or maybe just hanging out with some friends! Waukee is a suburb of Iowa's capital, Des Moines. It's about a 20 minute drive to Des Moines which makes the commute time pretty good! There are some many things you can do in Waukee! I love Waukee and will continue to for as long as I live here!... Read 52 reviews
Population 23,441
#8 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
Suburb of Des Moines, IA,
52 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in Waukee, Iowa for four years now! It is truly one of the best neighborhoods in this world! Everyone around here are good friends no matter if you are poor, different race, go to a....
I have lived in Waukee, Iowa for four years now! It is truly one of the best neighborhoods in this world! Everyone around here are good friends no matter if you are poor, different race, go to a....
Read 52 reviews.
Population: 23,441,
Current Resident: Although Clive is a small suburb of the larger city of Des Moines, it has lots to offer. Campbell park offers slow pitch softball and a little music festival every Friday night of the summer with food trucks, live music, and sand volleyball. Clive also provides lots of beautiful trails like the greenbelt trail that extends through Clive, that reach from the Country Club neighborhood to the Clive tool, to the other side. Along the trail you could see multiple parks, the Country Club Lake, and the Clive goats. The Neighborhoods in Clive are very nice, clean, and safe. Clive is kept up by the Clive grounds crew that keep the parks and streets clean of trash, they spray all streets and neighborhoods at night for bugs, and they plow the streets of snow in the winter. They also take care of the softball fields at Campbell park and mow the large fields. I have lived in a different suburb of Des Moines called West Des Moines and it couldn't compare to living in Clive. I wouldn’t want to move.... Read 43 reviews
Population 18,323
#9 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
43 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Although Clive is a small suburb of the larger city of Des Moines, it has lots to offer. Campbell park offers slow pitch softball and a little music festival every Friday night of the summer with....
Although Clive is a small suburb of the larger city of Des Moines, it has lots to offer. Campbell park offers slow pitch softball and a little music festival every Friday night of the summer with....
Read 43 reviews.
Population: 18,323,
Niche User: Tiffin was great place full of wander and excitement, there was lots to do there and the people there are so kind to and really like to welcome any newcomers to the community, make them feel at home.... Read 5 reviews
Population 4,482
#10 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
5 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says Tiffin was great place full of wander and excitement, there was lots to do there and the people there are so kind to and really like to welcome any newcomers to the community, make them feel at home..
Tiffin was great place full of wander and excitement, there was lots to do there and the people there are so kind to and really like to welcome any newcomers to the community, make them feel at home..
Read 5 reviews.
Population: 4,482,
Current Resident: Norwalk is a growing community that maintains a "small town" feel. Access to downtown Des Moines is quick and easy with an abundance of shopping in close proximity but quiet at home. Easy access to the airport. Norwalk is connected to the Great Western Trail with several new parks across the City. There is one large new park with a trail and water features. The school system is superb with non-open enrollment. Only people living in the district can enroll. My wife and I like knowing the school will only grow as fast as the City grows. We will call this home until retirement!... Read 47 reviews
Population 12,592
#11 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
47 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Norwalk is a growing community that maintains a "small town" feel. Access to downtown Des Moines is quick and easy with an abundance of shopping in close proximity but quiet at home. Easy access to....
Norwalk is a growing community that maintains a "small town" feel. Access to downtown Des Moines is quick and easy with an abundance of shopping in close proximity but quiet at home. Easy access to....
Read 47 reviews.
Population: 12,592,
Current Resident: Small town. Close to both Waterloo and Cedar Falls for shopping and food. I enjoy not living in more congested area. There are less cars and people to worry about. Very few traffic lights to worry about. I enjoy there is a library, a park, a post office and other amenities that are here in town that we do not need to go into Cedar Fall or Waterloo for. Some cons are that the are 3 police men for our small town and they like to monitor for speeding a lot. Also wish there was more food options and a grocery store in the area. When you need a smaller item like eggs we have one small shop that sell some grocery items but not a lot of options or a gas station. The gas station prices are overly over prices. Other than that I enjoy living in the small town of Hudson.... Read 7 reviews
Population 2,541
#12 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Small town. Close to both Waterloo and Cedar Falls for shopping and food. I enjoy not living in more congested area. There are less cars and people to worry about. Very few traffic lights to worry....
Small town. Close to both Waterloo and Cedar Falls for shopping and food. I enjoy not living in more congested area. There are less cars and people to worry about. Very few traffic lights to worry....
Read 7 reviews.
Population: 2,541,
Current Resident: Bellevue is a beautiful river town, located on the Mississippi! It has many activities for both singles and families. I would advise anyone to move to this area.... Read 4 reviews
Population 2,345
#13 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
4 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Bellevue is a beautiful river town, located on the Mississippi! It has many activities for both singles and families. I would advise anyone to move to this area..
Bellevue is a beautiful river town, located on the Mississippi! It has many activities for both singles and families. I would advise anyone to move to this area..
Read 4 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Population: 2,345,
Current Resident: I enjoy living in Urbandale as it is included in the Des Moines Metro area while also having the rare ability of incorporating the country into it. Well connected to the rest of the city via I-35/235 mixmaster. Commute times are far better than any other major U.S city. Very safe suburb, grew up running around with friends without parental oversight. many natural areas to explore like walnut creek and all of its many parks that encompass the overall greenbelt. (network of trails following walnut creek) many fond memories of fishing and always being outside with school friends. Housing market is in a boom which is good for residents moving in as their homes will surely rise in value. Rapid expansion overall, new homes being built everyday with accompanying infrastructure. Cost of living is much lower than many other U.S cities, our tax rates are at a steady 6.3% and have no intentions of changing at all. Urbandale is just slightly below the national average in cost of living... Read 108 reviews
Population 45,037
#14 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
108 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I enjoy living in Urbandale as it is included in the Des Moines Metro area while also having the rare ability of incorporating the country into it. Well connected to the rest of the city via....
I enjoy living in Urbandale as it is included in the Des Moines Metro area while also having the rare ability of incorporating the country into it. Well connected to the rest of the city via....
Read 108 reviews.
Population: 45,037,
Suburb of Davenport, IA
Current Resident: I have lived in the city of Bettendorf for 13 years now, and I believe it's one of the safest cities in the area. Everyone in my neighborhood is very The city does a great job at quick renovations. New houses are being built all the time, forming a bigger, welcoming community. Luckily, the area of Bettendorf I live in is quite close to the Davenport district, giving me more access to schools around both Bettendorf and Davenport. One of my favorite parts about the the city is the amount of food options we have. If you want to grab a bite with friends or family, there are plenty of fast food options and restaurants to choose from, all with fairly fast service. With the amount of shops and stores around here, they're always looking for new hires, making it easy to find a job, especially for young students trying to get an early start on working experience! I highly recommend Bettendorf for families of all sizes and ages, and I'm sure you'll find a community that you feel belonged to.... Read 76 reviews
Population 38,631
#15 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
Suburb of Davenport, IA,
76 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in the city of Bettendorf for 13 years now, and I believe it's one of the safest cities in the area. Everyone in my neighborhood is very The city does a great job at quick renovations.....
I have lived in the city of Bettendorf for 13 years now, and I believe it's one of the safest cities in the area. Everyone in my neighborhood is very The city does a great job at quick renovations.....
Read 76 reviews.
Population: 38,631,
Population 1,381
#16 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
Population: 1,381,
Current Resident: Just moved to Grimes a couple months ago and love it! The town is adorable and has a rustic look to it. I have friends who have lived here for years and love the schools, neighborhoods, and nearby shops. Grimes's location is also near the Menards, Aldi, and Walmart so its always easy to shop. There is also a HyVee scheduled to be built.... Read 55 reviews
Population 14,842
#17 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
55 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Just moved to Grimes a couple months ago and love it! The town is adorable and has a rustic look to it. I have friends who have lived here for years and love the schools, neighborhoods, and nearby....
Just moved to Grimes a couple months ago and love it! The town is adorable and has a rustic look to it. I have friends who have lived here for years and love the schools, neighborhoods, and nearby....
Read 55 reviews.
Population: 14,842,
Current Resident: Garner is a small friendly community with great services! The people are friendly and welcoming. Everybody feels like they belong! The town has some interesting history such as; the Duesenberg brothers opened a bicycle and motorcycle shop here. Our annual town celebration, Duesey Days, was named after these brothers!... Read 16 reviews
Population 3,068
#18 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
16 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Garner is a small friendly community with great services! The people are friendly and welcoming. Everybody feels like they belong! The town has some interesting history such as; the Duesenberg....
Garner is a small friendly community with great services! The people are friendly and welcoming. Everybody feels like they belong! The town has some interesting history such as; the Duesenberg....
Read 16 reviews.
Population: 3,068,
Current Resident: I have lived in many towns and Williamsburg is by far the best. They have an amazing school program that teams up with Kirkwood Community College and a great athletic department. Many of the coaches are from the community and the whole community supports the school. The connection between the community and school is very strong!... Read 6 reviews
Population 3,322
#19 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
6 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in many towns and Williamsburg is by far the best. They have an amazing school program that teams up with Kirkwood Community College and a great athletic department. Many of the coaches....
I have lived in many towns and Williamsburg is by far the best. They have an amazing school program that teams up with Kirkwood Community College and a great athletic department. Many of the coaches....
Read 6 reviews.
Population: 3,322,
Current Resident: Waverly is great college town. Lots of opportunities to get involved with the community outside the campus. While some local establishments providing entertainment have been shut down due to COVID-19 or other problems, there is still plenty to keep college kids entertained.... Read 40 reviews
Population 10,278
#20 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
40 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Waverly is great college town. Lots of opportunities to get involved with the community outside the campus. While some local establishments providing entertainment have been shut down due to COVID-19....
Waverly is great college town. Lots of opportunities to get involved with the community outside the campus. While some local establishments providing entertainment have been shut down due to COVID-19....
Read 40 reviews.
Population: 10,278,
Current Resident: I have only lived in Gilbert for about four months. It is a very safe area in my opinion and the people are very friendly. When we first moved here, our new neighbors brought us bread, plants, and chocolate. I really enjoy living here.... Read 5 reviews
Population 1,082
#21 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have only lived in Gilbert for about four months. It is a very safe area in my opinion and the people are very friendly. When we first moved here, our new neighbors brought us bread, plants, and....
I have only lived in Gilbert for about four months. It is a very safe area in my opinion and the people are very friendly. When we first moved here, our new neighbors brought us bread, plants, and....
Population: 1,082,
Current Resident: My overall Experience has been very well, its a very quite town in general. Alton is a very safe town, and on some days they will close downtown off for a flea market or small festivals theirs is a couple places to eat. The one downside is the nearest Walmart is 15 min drive but their is a fairway grocery store in the orange city which is right down the road. Their is a couple options for school here but both the private and public ones are great not alot of night life here and not a lot of options for work if your an adult... Read 5 reviews
Population 1,380
#22 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says My overall Experience has been very well, its a very quite town in general. Alton is a very safe town, and on some days they will close downtown off for a flea market or small festivals theirs is a....
My overall Experience has been very well, its a very quite town in general. Alton is a very safe town, and on some days they will close downtown off for a flea market or small festivals theirs is a....
Population: 1,380,
Niche User: Always felt very safe in this area.... Read 2 reviews
Population 2,817
#23 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says Always felt very safe in this area..
Always felt very safe in this area..
Read 2 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 2,817,
Niche User: I love my area because of my comfortability, but there are more wealthy communities in the area than mine. However compared to the rest of the country, this is definitely a phenomenal suburb to live in. It is very safe and welcoming to anyone.... Read 2 reviews
Population 6,861
#24 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
Featured Review: Niche User says I love my area because of my comfortability, but there are more wealthy communities in the area than mine. However compared to the rest of the country, this is definitely a phenomenal suburb to live....
I love my area because of my comfortability, but there are more wealthy communities in the area than mine. However compared to the rest of the country, this is definitely a phenomenal suburb to live....
Population: 6,861,
Current Resident: I like the small town feel of Leclaire, but the big town feel of the neighboring cities. There are many things you can do such as go to the Pickers museum, sight see at the river, get pizza and ice cream at happy joes, and many other things.... Read 6 reviews
Population 4,614
#25 Best Places to Buy a House in Iowa.
6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I like the small town feel of Leclaire, but the big town feel of the neighboring cities. There are many things you can do such as go to the Pickers museum, sight see at the river, get pizza and ice....
I like the small town feel of Leclaire, but the big town feel of the neighboring cities. There are many things you can do such as go to the Pickers museum, sight see at the river, get pizza and ice....
Population: 4,614,
6-12
Students 89
Student-teacher ratio 3:1
6-12,
Students: 89,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3 to 1,
Chesapeake, VA•
K-12
Parent: Veritas has been such a good fit for our family. Coming from a homeschooled background, we were concerned how our child would do there all day. My child looks forward to being at school everyday and especially in his classroom with his teacher. Our son feels totally safe there and had no separation anxiety. Every morning my child excitedly ran to greet the administrators at the door. He loved that he could start his day by racing them to be the first to say hello. He also loves going to memory period. He has grown so much this year. His teacher is bright, loving, fun and very patient. She takes them outside several times a day, gives them snack time and miraculously gets them to nap. It is amazing how much better his reading and social grace has gotten too. They have an excellent classical curriculum delivered in love. The teachers are very invested and the small class sizes guarantee personal attention. We also love the other parents. This family community is priceless!... Read 113 reviews
Students 259
Student-teacher ratio 10:1
CHESAPEAKE, VA,
K-12,
113 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Veritas has been such a good fit for our family. Coming from a homeschooled background, we were concerned how our child would do there all day. My child looks forward to being at school everyday and especially in his classroom with his teacher. Our son feels totally safe there and had no separation anxiety. Every morning my child excitedly ran to greet the administrators at the door. He loved that he could start his day by racing them to be the first to say hello. He also loves going to memory period. He has grown so much this year. His teacher is bright, loving, fun and very patient. She takes them outside several times a day, gives them snack time and miraculously gets them to nap. It is...They have an excellent classical curriculum delivered in love. The teachers are very invested and the small class sizes guarantee personal attention. We also love the other parents. This family....
Veritas has been such a good fit for our family. Coming from a homeschooled background, we were concerned how our child would do there all day. My child looks forward to being at school everyday and especially in his classroom with his teacher. Our son feels totally safe there and had no separation anxiety. Every morning my child excitedly ran to greet the administrators at the door. He loved that he could start his day by racing them to be the first to say hello. He also loves going to memory period. He has grown so much this year. His teacher is bright, loving, fun and very patient. She takes them outside several times a day, gives them snack time and miraculously gets them to nap. It is...They have an excellent classical curriculum delivered in love. The teachers are very invested and the small class sizes guarantee personal attention. We also love the other parents. This family....
Read 113 reviews.
Students: 259,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
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