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Cedar Rapids, IA

Overall Livability

68

out of 100

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68
Livability
💰
74
Affordability
🎓
62
Educational Attainment
🛡
66
Crime & Safety
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Weather

City Overview

Population

136,929

Median Age

37

Median Income

$66,895

Poverty Rate

11%

Housing

Median Home Value

$167,900

Median Monthly Rent

$886

Homeownership Rate

70%

Rental Market

Renter Burden Rate

44%

Share of renters paying 30%+ of income on rent

Educational Attainment

High School Diploma or Higher94%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher33%

Internet & Commute

Households with Broadband90%

Average Commute Time

19 min

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crime (per 1k)

3.30

Property Crime (per 1k)

30.83

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Pros

  • ✓Very affordable cost of living
  • ✓Low crime rate
  • ✓Excellent broadband internet access
  • ✓Short average commute times
  • ✓Strong homeownership community

Cons

  • No notable cons yet

Population by Age

Under 18
22%
18–34
26%
35–54
25%
55–64
12%
65+
16%

Key Facts

Population
136,929
Median Income
$66,895
Median Rent
$886
Median Home Value
$167,900
Median Age
37
Homeownership
70%
Broadband Access
90%
Avg Commute
19 min

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Score Breakdown

Affordability
74
Educational Attainment
62
Crime & Safety
66
Weather
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