City Intelligence

Cedar Rapids, IA

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

84/ 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

1

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+).

Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.

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

Area stats for ZIP codes in Cedar Rapids, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

52402

Area Stats

Pop: 42,648

Home Value: $175K

Cedar Rapids Area Map

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Schools Near Cedar Rapids

Schools in and around Cedar Rapids, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (12)

Arthur Elementary School

Cleveland Elementary School

Erskine Elementary School

Garfield Elementary School

Grant Wood Elementary School

Harrison Elementary School

Hiawatha Elementary School

Hoover Elementary School

Madison Elementary School

Maple Grove Elementary

Nixon Elementary School

Pierce Elementary School

Middle Schools (6)

Franklin Middle School

Harding Middle School

Johnson STEAM Academy School

Kenwood Leadership Academy School

McKinley STEAM Academy

Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy

High Schools (2)

George Washington High School

John F Kennedy High School

Private Schools (13)

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL

CEDAR VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

CEDAR VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL

ESSENTIAL MONTESSORI

LASALLE CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LASALLE CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MARION

REGIS MIDDLE SCHOOL

ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL

ST MATTHEW SCHOOL

ST PIUS X ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUMMIT SCHOOLS

XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL

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.