Best for affordability: Dallas, Iowa
Dallas, Iowa looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on home price and tax burden.
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Dallas, Iowa looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on home price and tax burden.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 1,300,642 | 63,159 |
| Elevation | 0 ft(0 m) | 1,368 ft(417 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $157,280 | $373,288 |
| Median Rent | N/A | $1,400 |
| Median Income | $63,985 | $78,075 |
| Rent Burden | N/A | 22% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr | 300 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 77°F | 69°F |
| Comfort Score | 73/100Great | 64/100Good |
| Temp Swing | 40°F | 44°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 55"(140 cm) | 47"(119 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1"(3 cm) | 4"(10 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 49 (Avg)57 days > 100 | AQI 43 (Avg)1 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | 92 | N/A |
| Transit Score | 89 | N/A |
| Safety Score | 72 / 100 | 67 / 100 |
| School Rating | 6.1/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 75%Cable: 94% | Fiber: 40%Cable: 90% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 33.1 years | 33.4 years |
| College Educated | 37% | 33% |
| Remote Workers | 12% | 10% |
| Nature Access | ||
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