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Cedar rapids, IA

Aggregated across 6 ZIP codes in Cedar rapids.

Population: 145,496 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cedar rapids, IA is $237,060 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $237,325 after a median 84 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,294/month. 41 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$237,060

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

84

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$237,060
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+9.0%
5-year appreciation
+22.5%
10-year appreciation
+59.2%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$237,349
House Price Index (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$237,325
Median list price
$270,190
Median price per sqft
$127
1-year sale-price change
+6.1%
Median days on market
84 days
Homes sold (recent period)
48
For-sale inventory
418
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
217

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,294/mo
1-year rent change
+14.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,088/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,415/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
41
Elementary schools
25
Middle schools
9
High schools
5
School districts serving the area
Cedar Rapids Comm School District, Linn-Mar Comm School District, College Comm School District
Schools include
Metro High School, Arthur Elementary School, Franklin Middle School, Garfield Elementary School, Kenwood Leadership Academy School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, hail, iceStorm, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.5°F
Average high
64.2°F
Average low
48.8°F
Annual precipitation
30.7 in
Annual snowfall
23.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
130
Days with Moderate air quality
217
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
207

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-16,139
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
38,274
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
30,423

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (23 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
90
Nearest airport
Chain Lakes Airpark (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
ST LUKES HOSPITAL, VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL, MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR RAPIDS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-392 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
37.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,802
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
78.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
113,359
Average weekly wage
$1,269
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
443

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Cedar rapidsState medianUS median
Median home value$237,060$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$237,325$220,000$325,000
Median days on market84 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,294/mo$1,175/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,802$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Cedar rapids, IA?
$237,060.
What is the median sale price in Cedar rapids, IA?
$237,325.
How long do homes take to sell in Cedar rapids, IA?
Median days on market: 84 days.
What is typical rent in Cedar rapids, IA?
Typical rent: $1,294/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cedar rapids, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, hail, iceStorm, lightning, tornado.
Is Cedar rapids, IA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Cedar rapids, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cedar rapids, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cedar rapids, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cedar rapids, IA?
41 schools (25 elementary, 9 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cedar rapids, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cedar rapids, IA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cedar rapids, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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