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Ranked #3 The Best Cities to Relocate to in America
Ranked #8 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Large Metros)
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Population:60,254
Pop. Change:3%
State: Iowa
Metro Area: Omaha-Council Bluffs Metro Area
County: Pottawattamie County
City:Council Bluffs
Zip Code:51503, 51501, ... 3 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Council_Bluffs, Iowa

As of 2011, Council Bluffs's population is 60,254 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 3.47 percent.

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The median home cost in Council Bluffs is $105,900. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.58 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Council Bluffs's cost of living is 14.70% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Council Bluffs public schools spend $4,550 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 16.6 students per teacher in Council Bluffs.

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The unemployment rate in Council Bluffs is 5.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Council Bluffs jobs have Increased by 1.31 percent.

Average Commute time is 19 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Council Bluffs's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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