Cherokee
Cherokee
About the neighborhood
Cherokee is a peaceful township characterized by tranquil streets and a calm atmosphere, especially near the railway line. The housing mainly consists of single detached homes built around the 1960s, many featuring two and three bedrooms that contribute to the neighborhood’s charm. Accessibility is convenient, with most residences located a short car ride from nearby highways and ample parking available throughout the area. Educational institutions, such as primary and secondary schools, are situated within easy reach, ensuring local access. A modest selection of restaurants and some grocery options add to the community’s practicality and quiet appeal.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forDaycares
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is an excellent medium of transportation in Cherokee. Most homes for sale are a rather short car ride from the closest highway, and accessing a parking spot is easy. Biking is challenging in this township as the terrain is not especially flat, and the bicycling network is not particularly extensive. It is also impractical for pedestrians to navigate this township as most day-to-day needs are occasionally difficult to meet without the use of a vehicle.
Services
It is usually feasible for property owners in this township to buy groceries without a vehicle. There are also a few opportunities for those who appreciate restaurants in close proximity. In terms of education, both primary and secondary schools are convenient to get to as a pedestrian from anywhere in this township.
Character
Cherokee is a very good township to buy a home in for those who prefer a slower-paced ambience. Cherokee is very quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue closer to the railway line or the airport (Cherokee County Rgnl).
Car friendly9.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly3.4
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly4.0
Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Restaurants4.0
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries6.2
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping3.0
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes0.2
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.8
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife2.6
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.8
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $30,582
- Median Household Income
- $50,536
Housing Type
- 79.0% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 7.6% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 4.8% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 7.9% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.7% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 79.0%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 7.6%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 4.8%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 7.9%
- Mobile
- 0.7%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 41.8%
- 0 to 4
- 5.3%
- 5 to 9
- 6.9%
- 10 to 14
- 9.4%
- 15 to 19
- 8.4%
- 20 to 24
- 2.9%
- 25 to 29
- 1.3%
- 30 to 34
- 6.4%
- 35 to 39
- 5.7%
- 40 to 44
- 8.3%
- 45 to 49
- 6.3%
- 50 to 54
- 6.0%
- 55 to 59
- 5.9%
- 60 to 64
- 6.4%
- 65 to 69
- 5.8%
- 70 to 74
- 4.7%
- 75 to 79
- 3.2%
- 80 to 84
- 3.5%
- 85 and over
- 3.6%
Education Level
- 5.7% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 43.7% HIGH SCHOOL
- 20.4% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 7.8% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 13.3% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 6.1% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.7% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 2.3% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 5.7%
- High School
- 43.7%
- Some college, no degree
- 20.4%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 7.8%
- Bachelor's degree
- 13.3%
- Master's degree
- 6.1%
- Professional degree
- 0.7%
- PhD
- 2.3%
Commute Mode
- 2.4% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 90.0% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 2.4%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 90.0%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 7.6%
Comparable Listings in Cherokee
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308 CENTENNIAL DRCHEROKEE, IA 51012
4
2
2,040 SQ FT
Listing by Rasmus Realty & Auction
MLS® #: 833299
Updated
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401 CENTENNIAL DRCHEROKEE, IA 51012
2
4
2,832 SQ FT
Listing by Rasmus Realty & Auction
MLS® #: 833243
410 INDIAN STCHEROKEE, IA 51012
3
2
2,125 SQ FT
Listing by Rasmus Realty & Auction
MLS® #: 834328
New Listing
930 HARRIS STCHEROKEE, IA 51012
1
1
1,108 SQ FT
Listing by Rasmus Realty & Auction
MLS® #: 834539
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128 SPRUCE STCHEROKEE, IA 51012
4
2
1,436 SQ FT
Listing by Rasmus Realty & Auction
MLS® #: 833095
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Pending
430 CLARK STCHEROKEE, IA 51012
3
2
1,744 SQ FT
Listing by Exit Realty Midwest - Cherokee
MLS® #: 833484
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