Living in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls is a large place in Iowa, United States, home to 41,255 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 7%, #747 of 12,111), remote workers (top 11%, #730 of 7,271), climate-conscious movers (top 14%, #1,638 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Cedar Falls
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 03 min and sets around 23:40; in late June it sets around 3:51.
How Cedar Falls ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Iowa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 59 | #2,390 of 11,898 | #67 of 102 | Map |
| Low-income household | 51 | #1,967 of 9,771 | #85 of 120 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #1,123 of 8,006 | #38 of 53 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #1,312 of 6,237 | #31 of 37 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #2,845 of 9,474 | #14 of 69 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,477 of 9,474 | #13 of 69 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,543 of 10,762 | #7 of 138 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 66 | #730 of 7,271 | #10 of 83 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 37 | #5,315 of 8,006 | #47 of 53 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 59 | #747 of 12,111 | #72 of 165 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 51 | #4,371 of 7,271 | #27 of 83 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 68 | #2,217 of 9,474 | #21 of 69 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 53 | #7,291 of 18,063 | #287 of 353 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 13 | #11,394 of 16,523 | #192 of 283 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 52 | #6,074 of 18,063 | #298 of 353 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #2,939 of 16,523 | #11 of 283 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 55 | #5,602 of 21,167 | #25 of 457 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,638 of 12,111 | #45 of 165 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 38 | #7,709 of 12,111 | #73 of 165 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Waterloo (Iowa) 9 km
- Waverly (Iowa) 22 km
- Independence (Iowa) 46 km
- Oelwein 46 km
- Vinton (Iowa) 53 km
- Charles City 63 km
- Marshalltown 65 km
- Iowa Falls 66 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.