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Indianola, IA vs Bettendorf, IA

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Are people in Bettendorf older or younger than people in Indianola?
- The Median Age in Bettendorf is 3.5 years older than in Indianola.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bettendorf or Indianola?
- Bettendorf housing costs are 3.7% more expensive than Indianola housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bettendorf or Indianola?
- The average commute for residents of Bettendorf is 3.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Indianola.

Things to do in Indianola?
Indianola, IA is located in Warren County in Iowa with a population around 14 thousand people. Indianola's downtown area offers plenty of shopping options with unique stores like Country Junction Antiques & Collectibles or The Nest Boutique & Gifts along with some great restaurants like El Charro Mexican Restaurant or Jitters Coffeehouse & Cafe. Indianola also hosts several annual events such as their Fourth of July celebration or their Summer Concert Series at Pickard Park which draw visitors from all over Iowa each year.

Things to do in Bettendorf?
Bettendorf, Iowa lies within Scott county providing its citizens access to parks including Centennial Park while also having shopping options near SouthPark Mall plus multiple restaurants including Applebees Grill & Bar.

 Indianola, IABettendorf, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,631329,725,481
 Median Income$67,206  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$259,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.02  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Indianola    1 Reviews

I have lived in Indianola over 10 years. The community is growing, friendly and homes/yards are mostly well-kept. We feel generally safe here. Schools are a priority  More

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Reviews for Bettendorf    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

very low crime, great schools, housing costs-a decent house for family of 5 is around  More

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We are thinking of moving to the area (Iowa). I am an NC native, although we feel the need to move out due to huge influx of newcomers in this area from the northeast  More

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Over 18 years ago

We moved to Bettendorf when our son was in elementary school based on favorable comments about the schools from several friends in similar stages in their lives. We  More

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