Omaha metro, NE relocation guide
Moving to Crescent, NE
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About Crescent
Crescent is a small city of about 630 people (2020 Census: 628) in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, tucked against the Loess Hills just north of Council Bluffs. A quiet hillside community, it offers quick access to both Council Bluffs/Omaha and some of Iowa's best Loess Hills hiking (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Crescent
Home prices in Crescent vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Crescent
- Hitchcock Nature Center (just north, near Honey Creek)
- Loess Hills ridgelines
- Crescent city park
Commuting from Crescent
- Approximate drive to downtown Omaha: **~5–15 minutes** south via I-29 (approximate, off-peak).
Crescent FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Crescent, NE?
Home prices in Crescent vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Crescent, NE?
Approximate drive to downtown Omaha: **~5–15 minutes** south via I-29 (approximate, off-peak).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.