Iowa Lakes, IA relocation guide
Moving to Orleans, IA
$573,200Median home value
Dickinson CountyArea
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About Orleans
A small resort town on the shores of Big Spirit Lake in the Iowa Great Lakes region. Orleans is classic lake-town Iowa — summer cottages, boat docks, and the quieter east side of the lakes chain. Spirit Lake and Okoboji's amusement parks and nightlife are minutes away.
Home prices in Orleans
The median home value in Orleans is $573,200.
Top places in Orleans
- Big Spirit Lake — boating and fishing on Iowa's largest natural lake
- Arnolds Park — the historic amusement park on West Okoboji
- Iowa Great Lakes Trail — biking around the lakes
- Pikes Point State Park — swimming beach on West Okoboji
Commuting from Orleans
- Spirit Lake is about 10 minutes west via US-71.
- Spencer is roughly 35 minutes south.
- Sioux Falls Regional Airport is about 1 hour 15 minutes west.
Orleans FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Orleans, IA?
The median home value in Orleans is $573,200. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Orleans, IA?
Spirit Lake is about 10 minutes west via US-71.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.