At a Glance
Median Income
$57,533
$37,123 per capita
Home Value
$273,600
Zillow: $292,103
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
37.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
216/100K
1,618/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.7%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Iowa City 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
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 2.9% (19% below 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 $292,103. 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.
Safety & Crime
Iowa City reports 216 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,618/100K. The murder rate is 1.3/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population75,264
Median Age26.3 yrs
Density2,922/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,533
Per Capita$37,123
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$12,640M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
B+
Home Value$273,600
Rent$1,094
Ownership46.3%
Zillow$292,103
Housing Units33,463
Rent Burden37.6%
Crime
F
Violent216/100K
Property1,618/100K
Murder1.3/100K
Assault131/100K
Burglary406/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,821/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain35.7 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
9.6% 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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