Council Bluffs has a small town environment, low crime rate and rich tradition of community organizations that provide a great place to live and raise a family.

Housing in Council Bluffs includes a variety of options, from single family homes to apartments. In 2000, an estimated 24,367 housing units were available. The average house costs about $68,500. New housing developments have been established in the city's northeast and southeast areas to meet the demands of this growing community.


Attractive neighborhoods abound in Council Bluffs
Newer Council Bluffs subdivisions including Forrest Ridge and Fox Run Landing
Farmington Hills- two miles east of Council Bluffs off New Highway 6
Fillmore Hills- located in 100 block of Woodbury Avenue
Forest Glen- Valleyview Drive to Franklin, Franklin to Forest Glen Avenue
Fox Haven- off McKenzie Avenue
Harbor Woods- off Bennett Avenue
Heartland Country Estates- located off Woodland Trail in Pioneer Trail
Heartland Heights- located off Madison Avenue on Skyline Drive in Timbercrest
Hiowa Estates- located off H12 on 230th Street
Parkwild- located off North 8th Street
Shoreline Estates- located in Carter Lake on Shoreline Drive
Whispering Woods- located on Madison Avenue
Woodbury Woods- located off Woodbury Avenue

*Source- The Greater Council Bluffs Board of Realtors- The above list was compiled through telephone calls with local realtor offices. No guarantee is made as to the completeness of this list.