Iowa City, IA

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Home to Fortune 500 companies, scrappy startups and a world-famous arts scene, no matter your dream, you can make it happen in Iowa City. 

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Iowa City, IA

Living in Iowa City means being part of a creative, collaborative community and enjoying a full calendar of festivals and concerts at venues like the iconic Englert Theater. Career opportunities abound at companies like ACT and Collins Aerospace. The University of Iowa provides residents easy access to high-quality healthcare, educational opportunities and the excitement of Big Ten sports. Want to see Iowa City’s collective spirit in action? Come to a football game and take part in the Hawkeye Wave, in which the whole crowd – including referees and players – turns and waves to the kids at the children’s hospital overlooking Kinnick Stadium.

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Iowa City Rankings

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Affordable Places To Live In Iowa City

Median Household Income
$51,509
Median Home Value
$219,513
Housing Affordability Index
102
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
17.40%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Iowa City

Unemployment Rate
2.90%
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
62.30%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
64.20%
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Food Scene in Iowa City

48.90%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
25.10
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
59.20%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$1,066.00
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Love Where You Live In Iowa City

Volunteerism Rate
22.00%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
56.00%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
8.70%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
48.70
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Health in Iowa City

93.20%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
20.30%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
0.51
27.30%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Iowa City

Average Mortgage Amount
$685.02
Median Rent
$811
51.50%
Of Homes Owned
48.50%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Iowa City

12.80%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
14.90%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
14.80%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
21.30%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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