Iowa City, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Iowa City, Iowa Summary
Life in Iowa City research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Iowa City over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Iowa City:
The population in Iowa City is 74,240.
The median home value in Iowa City is $230,700.
The median income in Iowa City is $51,925.
The cost of living in Iowa City is 102 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Iowa City is $1,030.
The unemployment rate in Iowa City is 5.0%.
The poverty rate in Iowa City is 26.8%.
Table Of Contents
Iowa City SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
9
Iowa City, IA Crime Report
1,524
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,038.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-12.28%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Iowa City / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,524 | 2,038.8 | 2,001.7 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 197 | 263.5 | 303.5 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.3 | 3.5 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 29 | 38.8 | 29.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 149 | 199.3 | 229.4 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,327 | 1,775.3 | 1,698.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 173 | 231.4 | 371.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 1,018 | 1,361.9 | 1,130.1 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 136 | 181.9 | 197.1 | 282.7 |
Iowa City, IA Cost Of Living
102
Iowa City's Overall Cost Of Living
Iowa City's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Iowa City | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 101 | 73 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 120 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 94 | 100 | |
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Population over time in Iowa City
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 75,849 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 74,566 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 73,415 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 72,385 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 71,832 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 70,597 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 69,314 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 68,364 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 67,506 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 66,758 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Iowa City
| Race | Iowa City | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.8% | 84.4% | 59.4% |
| African American | 8.2% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 7.7% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 6.4% | 6.4% | 18.4% |
Gender in Iowa City
| Gender | Iowa City | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Iowa City for adults over 25
| Education | Iowa City | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Iowa City, Iowa
| Income | Iowa City | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.6% | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.6% | 8.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.5% | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.1% | 18.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.7% | 17.0% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.8% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.0% | 5.8% | 9.5% |
