Living in Iowa City
Iowa City is a large place in Iowa, United States, home to 74,220 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 10%, #883 of 9,474), young families (top 10%, #1,115 of 11,898), single pensioners (top 15%, #1,414 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Iowa City
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- The Iowa runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 09 min and sets around 23:39; in late June it sets around 3:44.
How Iowa City 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 | 64 | #1,115 of 11,898 | #35 of 102 | Map |
| Low-income household | 44 | #3,530 of 9,771 | #110 of 120 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #1,616 of 8,006 | #42 of 53 | Map |
| Single parent | 62 | #1,075 of 6,237 | #30 of 37 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #3,133 of 9,474 | #17 of 69 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,414 of 9,474 | #12 of 69 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #3,333 of 10,762 | #12 of 138 | Map |
| Single professional | 51 | #2,774 of 4,537 | #14 of 23 | Map |
| Young professional | 51 | #2,935 of 4,444 | #14 of 25 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 58 | #3,425 of 7,271 | #48 of 83 | Map |
| Commuter | 57 | #4,632 of 6,227 | #31 of 46 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 52 | #2,205 of 8,006 | #39 of 53 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 45 | #5,364 of 12,111 | #156 of 165 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 62 | #2,981 of 7,271 | #14 of 83 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 75 | #883 of 9,474 | #2 of 69 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 33 | #14,426 of 18,063 | #347 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 | 4 | #15,037 of 16,523 | #274 of 283 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 29 | #14,115 of 18,063 | #352 of 353 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #2,587 of 16,523 | #8 of 283 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 62 | #4,300 of 21,167 | #20 of 457 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #5,085 of 12,111 | #134 of 165 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 58 | #4,903 of 12,111 | #30 of 165 | Map |
| Digital native | 50 | #2,239 of 4,750 | #13 of 27 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Coralville 5 km
- North Liberty (Iowa) 11 km
- Cedar Rapids 40 km
- Marion (Iowa) 42 km
- Washington (Iowa) 42 km
- Hiawatha (Iowa) 44 km
- Muscatine 48 km
- Anamosa 54 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.