This city is routinely ranked as one of the safest, healthiest, and most liveable, educated, connected, and economically viable cities in the United States. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated it as the world’s third City of Literature, along with Edinburgh, Scotland, and Melbourne, Australia.
Home to the University of Iowa— a Big Ten research institution—and globally recognized education companies ACT and Pearson Education, the city has deep roots in education. Iowa City also garners accolades for its older adult population. Above all, the Milken Institute named it #1 for Small Cities for Successful Aging, crediting access and affordability of health care, high employment rates, accessible transit, and a business-friendly economic environment as notable attributes.
The 50 Happiest Cities in the United States
Top 100 Places to Live (Livability)
National Report for Municipal Support of LGBTQ Rights (Human Rights Campaign)
Iowa City Community School District
Niche Public Schools Rating
Niche Good for Families Rating
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4 beds, 3.5 bath
SqFt: 2,396
2091 Russell Dr
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
2 beds, 2 bath
SqFt: 1,168
926 Fairchild St
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
5 beds, 3 bath
SqFt: 2,534
4942 Preston Lane
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
2 beds, 2 bath
SqFt: 1,391
1060 Jensen St
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
3 beds, 2.5 bath
SqFt: 1,740
915 Aiden St
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
3 beds, 2.5 bath
SqFt: 2,806
282 Kenneth Dr
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
3 beds, 2.5 bath
SqFt: 1,880
751 Mission Point Rd
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
2 beds, 2.5 bath
SqFt: 2,125
10 Longview Knoll NE
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
3 beds, 2.5 bath
SqFt: 2,788
4698 Fox Ln NE
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
3 beds, 2.5 bath
SqFt: 2,002
612 N 1St Ave
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
250 Holiday Rd
Coralville, IA 52241
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250 Holiday Rd
Coralville, IA 52241
