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Iowa City, IA

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Iowa City.

Population: 84,923 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Iowa City, IA is $304,663 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $317,583 after a median 25 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,300/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$304,663

Typical home value

+3.3%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$304,663
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.0%
5-year appreciation
+24.1%
10-year appreciation
+48.3%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$304,855
House Price Index (state)
386.7 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$317,583
Median list price
$331,167
Median price per sqft
$180
1-year sale-price change
-6.0%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
371
For-sale inventory
243
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
219
1-year forecast
+3.8%
Days to pending
54 days
New listings (monthly)
74

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,300/mo
1-year rent change
+9.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$942/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,002/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,180/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,634/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,972/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
17
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.0 : 1
Schools include
Grant Wood Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary, Southeast Middle School, Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, hail, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
290
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.5°F
Average low
39.5°F
Annual precipitation
37.1 in
Annual snowfall
27.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
256
Days with Moderate air quality
105
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
159

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
-66,316
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
29,382
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,566

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (8 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
4
Hospitals include
TRINITY MUSCATINE, UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HEALTH CARE MEDICAL CENTER DOWN, ST LUKES HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
23
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-790 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
38.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,911
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
73.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
51,863
Average weekly wage
$1,043
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,241

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Iowa CityState medianUS median
Typical home value$304,663$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$317,583$220,000$325,000
Median days on market25 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,300/mo$1,168/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,911$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Iowa City, IA?
$304,663.
What is the median sale price in Iowa City, IA?
$317,583.
How long do homes take to sell in Iowa City, IA?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in Iowa City, IA?
Typical rent: $1,300/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Iowa City, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, hail, tornado, winter weather.
Is Iowa City, IA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 290 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Iowa City, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Iowa City, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Iowa City, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Iowa City, IA?
17 schools (12 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Iowa City, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Iowa City, IA?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Iowa City, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Iowa City

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