At a Glance
Median Income
$67,859
$39,824 per capita
Home Value
$177,100
Zillow: $204,214
Median Rent
$925/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
257/100K
3,336/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
281 sunny days/yr
How Cedar Rapids Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cedar Rapids's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cedar Rapids a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cedar Rapids residents earn a median household income of $67,859 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,824. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,140 business establishments, including 448 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cedar Rapids is $177,100 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,214. Median rent is $925/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Cedar Rapids reports 257 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,336/100K. The murder rate is 1.5/100K.
Education
32.9% of adults in Cedar Rapids hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cedar Rapids has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population136,859
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,834/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,859
Per Capita$39,824
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$12,640M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,100
Rent$925
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$204,214
Housing Units63,145
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent257/100K
Property3,336/100K
Murder1.5/100K
Assault174/100K
Burglary625/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,821/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days281/yr
Rain26.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation735 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Commute18 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations32
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Cedar Rapids was founded in 1849.
The median home in Cedar Rapids was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 448 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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