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Iowa City, IA
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Population: 74,240
Home Price: $230,700
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Overview
Iowa City is a midsize city in the state of Iowa with a population of 74,240. Iowa City has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
18.0 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Iowa City, IA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Iowa City
Iowa
United States
Per Capita Income
$32,203
$30,483
$32,693
Median Household Income
$51,925
$60,214
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
4.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
7.4%
10.5%
Age
Iowa City
Iowa
United States
Median Age
26.1
42.5
42.3
Gender
Iowa City
Iowa
United States
Male
50.0%
50.2%
49.8%
Female
50.0%
49.8%
50.2%
Race
Iowa City
Iowa
United States
White
76.5%
94.1%
80.3%
Black or African American
8.4%
0.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
7.7%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
2.0%
1.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.1%
3.1%
5.2%
Housing Information
Iowa City
Iowa
United States
Median Home Price
$230,700
$109,187
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$911
$525
$801
Family Households
34.0%
34.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
30.5%
30.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
46.5%
79.6%
72.9%
Renters
53.5%
20.4%
27.1%
Education
Iowa City
Iowa
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
1.3%
5.5%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
13.6%
13.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
16.4%
22.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.3%
12.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
29.6%
13.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Iowa City
Iowa
United States
Mathematics
65.6%
71.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
64.5%
70.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Iowa City
Iowa
United States
Murder
1.3
1.0
3.0
Rape
51.7
46.6
38.0
Robbery
32.3
13.1
40.7
Assault
130.5
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Iowa City
Iowa
United States
Burglary
405.7
311.2
336.1
Theft
1120.3
1237.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
91.7
121.6
167.1
Arson
2.6
9.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Iowa City, IA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
iowan hawkeyescubs
happy hour
chinese food
spicy food
mexican food
ice cream
cheese
beer
pizza
meals
craft beer
vegan
sour soup
meat
oppossum
restaurants
vegetarian
restaurant
wine
savoury
football
college football
college basketball
sports teams
chicago sports
country music
sports coverage
basketball
sports commentary
fantasy football
intramural sports
wrestling
unfiltered opinions
video games
pro wrestling
baseball
recruiting
pop culture
teams
ncaa
inspired by
natural history
landscapes
motion design
creative writing
poetry
art museum
historian curator
library
curator
creative
graphic design
cinema
fiction nonfiction
special collections
visual arts
painting
film photography
visual
literature
video games
books
gadget lover
board games
tv shows
economics politics
playing guitar
baseball cards
interests include
hot wheels
fitness
memes
anime
toys
crossfit
frequent tweeter
dd
photography
scuba diving
youtuber
sports
sports coverage
sports commentary
local news
unfiltered opinions
radio show
tv
digital media
pro wrestling
talk radio
tv shows
pop culture
content producer
reporter bylines
creative
special events
cinema
club promoter
producer
digital marketing
sports
landscapes
free familyfriendly
summer
special events
space
arts
swimming
swimming pool
pool
nature
beauuuutiful
rec
lawn
youlive
mountains
photography
gardening
bicycling
lodging
new arrivals
black friday
fountain pop
ice cream cakes
shop online
coffee shop
coupons
coffee shops
toys
thrift store
collections
geotagged
restaurants
pharmacy
gas station
restaurant
amazon
merch
accessories
clothing accessories
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