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Equal parts Council Bluffs and Omaha
Twin City is a neighborhood with two identities – while it is in Council Bluffs, Iowa, a short walk or bike ride across the Missouri River will bring residents into the bustling heart of Omaha, Nebraska. With easy access to two cities, as well as a variety of local parks, a rich system of community events, and a selection of accessibly-priced homes, Twin City offers the best of both worlds for anyone wanting a small-town feeling with access to the big city. “Basically, you can step out your front door onto a bike trail, and within 45 minutes you could walk to Nebraska easily,” Lindsey Grote-Rodgers, the director of marketing at The 712 Initiative, a community revitalization program. “Council Bluffs has always been our little city, but it’s mighty. When you get into the heart of the city, you’ll see how incredible it is and there are just so many hidden treasures.”
Twin City focuses on budget-friendly housing options
Most Twin City homes are split-levels or ranch-style, and there are many mobile homes in the area that offer an accessible housing option to residents. Neighbors pride themselves on landscaping and it is common to see gardens and decorations in front yards. Backyards often have sheds or other outbuildings, as well as patios or porches large enough to host guests. Twin City streets are well-organized, walkable and shaded with full-grown oak and maple trees. Most 3- or 4-bedroom in the area homes hover around the $200,000 mark.
Some of the mobile homes in Twin City are brand new.
Updated split-level homes provide more square footage on a smaller footprint.
Split-level is a popular style of home in Twin City.
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Walk over the river into Omaha
Council Bluffs is near several large highways, like U.S. Routes 6 and 275 and Interstates 29 and 80. Twin City is only 5 miles into Omaha, and residents are so close to the border they have the option to walk or bike across the pedestrian bridge into the city. The Yellow and Blue Routes of the Omaha Metro bus system both serve Council Bluffs, and there is a bus stop at the Metro Crossing Shopping Center.
Easy access to Interstates 80 and 29 is a huge plus to living in Twin City.
Albert Paley's "Odyssey" sculptures greet passersby along I-80 and 24th St.
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Made-from-scratch grub at Salty Dog Bar
The Marketplace Council Bluffs, just off 24th Street, is a small retail complex with clothing and furniture stores. The Marketplace is just down the street from the Salty Dog Bar and Grill, a community favorite restaurant known for its signature spicy Char Buff wings and made-from-scratch burgers. While there are not many grocery options directly in Twin City, there are multiple options in nearby neighborhoods, including Aldi, Walmart and Sam’s Club at the Metro Crossing Shopping Complex on Metro. Between May and September, community members can visit the Council Bluffs Farmers Market on Pearl Street every Thursday afternoon.
The Salty Dog Bar & Grill is known for their grilled wings, huge burgers and delicious wraps.
The local JCPenney on 24th St is a convenient department store for Twin City residents.
The Marketplace shopping center provides several different stores and restaurants.
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Miles of trails along the Missouri River
Part of Tom Hanafan’s River’s Edge Park runs alongside the western side of the neighborhood, giving Twin City residents quick access to 40 miles of trails for walking, hiking and biking. These trails spread throughout the rest of Council Bluffs and directly connect to the Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge that crosses the Missouri River and leads into Omaha. “Both riverfronts are incredible. The Iowa side has big green spaces and amazing places to walk, then you cross the bridge and it just compliments our riverside. All of it is connected,” Grote-Rodgers says. Sports lovers will be right at home at Council Bluffs Recreation Complex in the heart of the Twin City neighborhood. This 77-acre park hosts 10 soccer fields, 7 softball fields, 4 football fields and 3 baseball fields. For tee time, Twin City neighbors the Fox Run Golf Course on Macineery Drive.
Residents can stroll many trails, like this one inside the Council Bluffs Recreation Complex.
The playground at Twin City Park is a great place to spend a fun afternoon.
The Council Bluffs Recreation Complex is home to numerous baseball, softball, and soccer fields.
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Lewis Central Schools earn a “Blue Ribbon”
Families can send their children to the Lewis Central Community School District. Young students may attend E.A. Kreft Primary School, which earns a B on Niche, for kindergarten and first grade, before moving to Titan Hill Intermediate School for second and fifth grade, ranking B-minus on Niche. Lewis Central Middle School scores a B from Niche and serves kids from sixth through eighth grade, and students in Grades 9 through 12 may attend Lewis Central Senior High School, which earns a B-plus from Niche. The high school was named an exemplary “Blue Ribbon School” by the U.S. Department of Education in 2021.
Lewis Central Middle School shares grounds and athletic facilities with the adjacent high school
Young students starting school will attend Kreft Primary School for preschool and kindergarten.
Lewis Central High School is known for its academic excellence and athletic success.
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Year-round community fun for the 712 Initiative
Community members across the city can take part in several annual events sponsored by the 712 Initiative. Council Bluffs locals lace up their running shoes in March for the Shamrock Shuffle 5K, explore their community during the Black Squirrel Scavenger Hunt in May and enjoy a holiday lighting ceremony during Winterfest in late November.
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Parks in this Area
Lake Manawa State Park
Lake Manawa Dream Land Park
Westwood Park
Council Bluffs Recreation Complex
Sunset Park
Peterson Park
Transit
Airport
Eppley Airfield
21 min drive
Bus
Marketplace
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Twin City
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Twin City, Council Bluffs sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Twin City, Council Bluffs over the last 12 months is $158,265, down 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This cozy manufactured home ownes the lot it sits in. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 & 3/4 bath). Prime bedroom with the 3/4 bath. All kitchen appliances included even the washer & dryer. Plentyn of off street parking. Partial enclosed front porch. Enjoythe privacy fenced in lot w/ shed.
Prime development land located just behind Twin City Plaza off Richard Downing Avenue. Features 1,056 square feet of frontage and extends 1,505 feet in depth. Equipped with all city utilities. This property is sold as a whole and is not divisible. Conveniently situated just minutes from interstate access, shopping, Omaha, bike trails, sports complexes, restaurants, and more. Draft of a potential
Prime location for potential development ground. Potential for industrial or manufacturing. Subject to zoning changes. Minutes to interstate access and Omaha. Owner is the current farmer. Land may be divided. This sale includes multiple parcels for total up to 242.49 m/l Acres @ $47,500 per acre.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,671
Median Age
38
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$47,982
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,004
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.9%
College Graduates
13.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
15''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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