Cedar Rapids, IA

Colorful, Smart & Thriving

Cedar Rapids’ delightful mix of culture, value and opportunity draws all. 

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Cedar Rapids, IA

From a museum and an entire district that celebrate its rich Czech history to the Muslim Cultural Center that opened in a 1934 mosque, cultures of all kinds are woven throughout the area’s tapestry, exuding a welcoming vibe to all who enter. This is just one reason people continue to make the move to Cedar Rapids. Other reasons? Recent revitalizations, top education programs, a thriving insurance and finance sector and the MedQ – a.k.a. a one-stop shop for residents’ health or wellness needs. Plus, the city’s numerous dining options, shopping centers, McGrath Amphitheatre and Veterans Memorial Stadium are top entertainment draws.

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  • Experiences & Adventures

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Cedar Rapids Rankings

Affordable Places To Live In Cedar Rapids

Median Household Income
$58,514
Median Home Value
$148,720
Housing Affordability Index
172
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
17.30%
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Education & Career Opportunities In Cedar Rapids

Unemployment Rate
2.70%
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.50%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
69.20%
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Food Scene in Cedar Rapids

42.20%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
27.30
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
53.60%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$1,039.00

Love Where You Live In Cedar Rapids

Volunteerism Rate
18.20%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
54.10%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
6.50%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
36.10
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Health in Cedar Rapids

95.00%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
12.40%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
0.22
22.50%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Cedar Rapids

Average Mortgage Amount
$807.10
Median Rent
$607
72.70%
Of Homes Owned
27.30%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Cedar Rapids

8.10%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
11.20%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
12.90%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
17.90%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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