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Oelwein, IA vs Cherokee, IA

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- The median age of a home in Oelwein is 8.8% older than the median age of a home in Cherokee.
 Oelwein, IACherokee, IAUnited States
 Median Home Age68  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$121,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.3%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock42.6%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.51.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$11.0$11.0
 Homes Owned57.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented27.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Oelwein, IACherokee, IAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,120$1,840
 Studio Apartment$490  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$710$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$730  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,140$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,170  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Oelwein, IACherokee, IAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.9%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Oelwein, IACherokee, IAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,99913.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock15.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99916.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock16.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99919.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock17.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9998.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock2.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Oelwein, IACherokee, IAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock3.3%13.6%
 2000 to 20093.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.1%13.6%
 1980 to 19898.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock14.3%14.8%
 1960 to 19697.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock16.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock26.2%12.2%
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Reviews for Oelwein    1 Reviews
John · Vinton, IA
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Over 16 years ago

Oelwein is a decent city with above-average schools that is attempting to right a somewhat negative image. I lived there for seven years after living in several  More

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Reviews for Cherokee    3 Reviews
really07 · Cherokee, IA
Meth Abuse in Small Town Iowa
Over 17 years ago

When hearing about a small town like Cherokee, Iowa, one may think "what a great place to raise children!" This maybe true, but meth is a growing concern in small farm  More

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GEORGE · West Newbury, MA
Any comments on life in Cherokee, IA would be grea
Over 19 years ago

I am considering relocating to Cherokee, IA with our family. What is life like in that area and is it a good place to raise your  More

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GEORGE · West Newbury, MA
Any feedback on life in Cherokee, IA?
Over 19 years ago

I am looking at the Cherokee, IA area as a possible relocation for our family. Does anyone have any feedback on that area of  More

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