West Okoboji Real EstateSometimes referred to as Old Town, West Okoboji is located south of Arnold?s Park on the southern end of West Lake Okoboji. Scenic lakefront, old oak forests and long stretches of golden meadow offer many opportunities for outdoor activities ranging from snowmobiling in the winter to long nature hikes in any season. The town is mainly residential, but the commercial district along Highway 71 provides shopping, dining and entertainment for area residents and visitors.Read More about West Okoboji Real Estate. Real Estate in West Okoboji IA
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The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker ReciprocitySM Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than ReMax Results are marked with the Broker ReciprocitySM logo or the Broker ReciprocitySM thumbnail logo (a little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.Back The Okoboji Lakes area is one of the oldest and most popular tourist destinations in the state. Just to the north of West Okoboji, Arnold?s Park attracts visitors with the area?s largest amusement park. The surrounding shoreline and spillways include state park land, wildlife preserves, wildlife management areas for hunting and recreational boating, fishing and swimming areas. Beautiful and serene, West Okoboji is an ideal setting for retirement or family living. Population The population of West Okoboji in 2005 was 415 people. Their median age is 44.4 years, and about 40% of the population is married. Nearly 30% of the households in West Okoboji have children under the age of 18. The median household income is $33,612. Economy The unemployment rate for West Okoboji is 3%, considerably below the national unemployment rate. Job growth over the next five years is expected to be about 5%. West Okoboji Attractions The great outdoors is easily the largest attraction for residents and visitors to West Okoboji. The beautiful spring-fed lakes, hiking trails and natural woods and wetlands offer recreational opportunities that range from lazy afternoons fishing from the dock to winter adventures on the snowmobile trails. Summers provide the excitement of a tourist town, with local attractions that include water parks and amusement parks, as well as great shopping and fine dining in nearby towns. Golfers will appreciate the half dozen golf courses within an easy distance to West Okoboji. Buying in West Okoboji The median home value in West Okoboji is $211,100, but you?ll find many homes of all types with list prices considerably below $100,000 as well as luxury lakefront homes for more. Whether you?re looking for a vacation getaway or a permanent escape from city living, West Okoboji is worth a serious look. |
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