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Iowa City
  • Town in Iowa
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Town
Cedar Rapids

Iowa City

#4 in Best Places to Live in Cedar Rapids Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      A+
    Iowa City is a town in Iowa with a population of 74,240. Iowa City is in Johnson County and is one of the best places to live in Iowa. Living in Iowa City offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Iowa City there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Iowa City and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Iowa City are highly rated.
    About Iowa City...
    Population
    74,240
    Town near
    Cedar Rapids
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $230,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,030
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      53%
    • Own
      47%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      237.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      36.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      31
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      277.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,193.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      184.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      33%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      8%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      30%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Iowa City

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $51,925
    National
    $69,021
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