Iowa City, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Johnson County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
75,264 Population 2,922/sq mi density
$57,533 Median Income $37,123 per capita
$273,600 Home Value $303,890 Zillow
$1,094 Median Rent 37.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$57,533 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$273,600 home value, $1,094/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Iowa City, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,533
23% below
$37,123 per capita
Home Value
$273,600
3% below
Zillow: $303,890
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
6% below
37.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.7%
80% above
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Iowa City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Iowa City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
97%
Rent
94%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
180%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Iowa City a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Iowa City residents earn a median household income of $57,533 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,123. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% 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 Iowa City is $273,600 , 3% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,890. Median rent is $1,094/month, with 37.6% 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 1982.

Education

60.7% of adults in Iowa City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% above the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Iowa City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population75,264
Median Age26.3 yrs
Density2,922/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born12.2%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,533
Per Capita$37,123
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$12,640M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238

Housing

B+
Home Value$273,600
Rent$1,094
Ownership46.3%
Zillow$303,890
Housing Units33,463
Rent Burden37.6%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,821/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain35.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation666 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.7%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+29.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations46
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Iowa City was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
12.2% 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.