About Iowa City
There’s a reason people relocate to the Iowa City area. Picture a top-notch educational and research institution offering some of the nation’s best (and largest) health care facilities.
A variety of arts and cultural events, hiking and biking trails galore, a mix of independent shops and major retailers, along with local breweries and farm-to-table restaurants. Combine these with a welcoming and safe community, and it’s easy to see why the Iowa City area is often ranked as one of the most livable communities in the nation.
In summertime, Iowa City sponsors weekly live music downtown, and year-round renowned poets, writers, artists, historians, scientists, and others speak or perform at university or local venues. Excellent public schools, safe and comfortable neighborhoods, and a highly educated population mean Iowa City frequently appears on “best-place-to-live” rankings in national publications.
The nearby countryside, scenic state parks, and the Iowa River provide many opportunities for walking, biking, kayaking, and boating. Twenty miles north is Cedar Rapids, Iowa’s second-largest city, home to the Eastern Iowa Airport and a population of about 120,000. And Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Omaha, and Minneapolis/St. Paul are within easy driving distance.
Iowa City
These community websites contain even more useful information about where we live and work.
- Amana Colonies
- City of Cedar Rapids
- City of Coralville
- City of Hills
- City of Iowa City
- City of Kalona
- City of Lone Tree
- City of North Liberty
- City of Oxford
- City of Shueyville
- City of Solon
- City of Swisher
- City of Tiffin
- City of Tipton
- City of University Heights
- City of West Branch
- City of West Liberty
- Clear Creek Amana Community School District
- College Community School District
- Iowa City Community School District
- Iowa City Downtown District
- Johnson County
- Solon Community School District
- Think Iowa City
180,088
Residents
Population for the Iowa City metro area according to the 2022 U.S. Census.
20 %
Iowa City Residents
Come from racially diverse backgrounds.
$54,879
Median household income
For Iowa City residents (and the surrounding area).
