The REAL Pros and Cons of Moving to Iowa

Thinking about moving to Iowa? A lot of people have considered living in Iowa but don't know the whole truth about it. Let's take a look at the pros and cons of living in Iowa! These are things I've personally experienced or have heard from people I've helped move to Iowa from states like California, Texas, Washington and beyond!
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00:00 Thinking about Moving to Iowa?
00:44 Pro: Low Traffic
01:56 Pro: Home Affordability
03:15 Pro: Basements
04:48 Pro: Open Space
05:26 Pro: Low Cost of Living
06:57 Con; Weather
08:00 Con: Public Transportation
08:28 Con: Fences
09:27 Con: Home Costs in Iowa's Larger Cities

[@KM0AGA]

I was born and raised in Georgia. Ended up in California (Bay Area) after the Marine Corps. I moved to Iowa for work in 2002 from California. It is the best thing I ever did. You get used to the winters and the summers are not as bad as Georgia. I rarely wear a jacket when doing daily activities in the winter (even in January). I have winter clothing and use it when it is needed. I lived in Mt. Vernon for my first 15 years. It is a small college town (3500 people). All of my kids went to school there. Now, I live out in rural Iowa on 35 acres and am 10 miles from anything in any direction. I have been fortunate through my work to travel all over the US and the world, some for extended time frames (2 months or more). Iowa is a great place to live and raise a family. I'm never leaving.

[@EmilyFarber]

@@KM0AGA Mount Vernon is a beautiful town. I’m glad you found a place that makes you happy. I love living out in the country...although I don’t have as much land as you. Elbow room makes me happy, too.

[@user-uw4ch8qr5e]

As someone born in Iowa I spent most of my life in NY and CA. I always knew I would return, so when I retired from teaching I moved to Mason City and never looked back. A great place to live your best life.

[@EmilyFarber]

Awww. Thanks for sharing!

[@Ile-De-FranceSheepFarm]

I do not agree. I have lived in this area my whole life. This area sucks. I am looking forward to the day when I move away from the Mason City area. I am going to the Iowa City /Kalona area. Might need Emily to help me out.

[@user-uw4ch8qr5e]

@@Ile-De-FranceSheepFarm Sorry to hear your story. I was born in Iowa City at the University hospital when my parents were getting their degrees. I always loved my grandparents farms in SE Iowa.

[@WolfgangMotif]

Basements flood. Stuff ruined. Thanks for mentioning tornados. 👍

[@lakotaphillips5324]

Looking to moving to fort dodge . Any suggestions?

[@GMDasLied]

Love this list! Just wanted to point out that there are, surprisingly, a couple gated communities near Des Moines: Glen Oaks and Napa Valley

[@EmilyFarber]

Thanks for the info!

[@wilsonaish]

An exception to the traffic: certain parts of Iowa City on home football game days or certain women’s basketball games.

[@EmilyFarber]

True. There are a handful of days in Iowa City where it is important to know what time Hawkeye sports games are beginning and ending and work your schedule around to avoid those times if possible!

[@chinchilla836]

Hi, I'm from Palm Beach Florida and I'm graduating from college next fall. Im thinking of moving to Iowa because I want to escape the year-round heat, traffic/congestion, and expenses. Iowa seems very nice, but what concerns me is living in the winter. Ive seen both winter videos and it still seems like a challenge. But do businesses shut down during a bad storm? Also, what are some nice cities/neighborhoods? Thanks and have a nice day

[@WolfgangMotif]

Background music is annoying and too loud.

[@ChauveneMayenikini]

Pourquoi la plupart des maisons à IOWA sont en bois ?

[@EmilyFarber]

Wood is a common building material because it is readily available, renewable, affordable and holds up well to our weather conditions.

[@jentoy02]

Don’t move here.. it sucks