City Intelligence

Thinking About The Cedar Rapids, IA Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Cedar Rapids. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

Livability Score

87/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB+
Housing MarketB+
EnvironmentA
WeatherA+

Population

42,648

Median Home

$175K

Median Income

$71K

Zip Codes Covered

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With a population of 42,648, Cedar Rapids is a mid-sized IA city. Median household income is $71K with homes valued around $175K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Cedar Rapids, IA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$175K

Vacancy Rate

7.0%

Owner-Occupied

67%

ZIP Code Breakdown

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52402

Area Stats

Pop: 42,648

Home Value: $175K

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Livability Grades

How Cedar Rapids stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB+
Housing MarketB+
EnvironmentA
WeatherA+
AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Cedar Rapids and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.