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
Strong across most livability factors.
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 StatsPop: 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.
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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.