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Described as vibrant, charming and industrious,

Cedar Rapids is one of Iowa’s centers of excellence for arts and culture and is an economic hub. As the second largest city in the state, it’s also dubbed “The City of Five Seasons” with the fifth season representing life. Embrace the honorary fifth season by enjoying a wide variety of amenities and attractions alongside endless career opportunities. But don’t take our word for it – explore the magic of life in Cedar Rapids for yourself.

KEY EMPLOYERS
Collins Aerospace | UnityPoint Health | Transamerica

#2 city where buying a home is a good deal
(Business Insider, 2022)
#23 safest city in America
(WalletHub, 2023)
Top 10 LGBTQ-friendly travel destination in the world
(Million Mile Secrets, 2021)
#7 best mid-sized city to make a living
(MoneyGeek.com, 2023)
#4 city with the best air quality
(Forbes, 2023)

Our Community Advantage

kids playing in splash pad

Living in Cedar Rapids ensures everyone can succeed. The city is home to a thriving youth population as well as affordable educational activities, over 70 parks and recreation areas and diverse cultural experiences, all of which make it easy to grow and create lifelong memories.

Big Grove Brewery at sunset in cedar rapids iowa

In Cedar Rapids, buying a home isn’t a vision within the American dream – it’s a reality for more than 64.8% of the population. With affordable median home prices, your hard-earned dollars can go even farther here.

Fireworks and the city skyline over the river in Cedar Rapids
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WHERE FAMILIES FLOURISH

Living in Cedar Rapids ensures everyone can succeed. The city is home to a thriving youth population as well as affordable educational activities, over 70 parks and recreation areas and diverse cultural experiences, all of which make it easy to grow and create lifelong memories.

Big Grove Brewery at sunset in cedar rapids iowa
Homeownership Within Reach

In Cedar Rapids, buying a home isn’t a vision within the American dream – it’s a reality for more than 64.8% of the population. With affordable median home prices, your hard-earned dollars can go even farther here.

Fireworks and the city skyline over the river in Cedar Rapids
COST OF LIVING
Cedar Rapids’s cost of living is 11% lower than the national average. The median home price is $183,351.
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Cedar Rapids Cost of Living

Cedar Rapids’s cost of living is 11% lower than the national average. The median home price is $183,351.
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Learn about the people and places that call Cedar Rapids home. Ready to visit us?

From Passion to Product

Eco Lips creators turned a DIY project into the beauty industry's first organic lip balm.
Headshot of Cherie Edilson.

Settling Down and Starting Up in Iowa

Cherie Edilson found Iowa to be the ideal location to start a family and her small business.

Preserving African American History

The African American Museum of Iowa is the state’s only museum dedicated to preserving Iowa’s African American history. Exhibits exploring issues of race and civil rights are on display for those who seek to broaden their knowledge and understanding.

More Than Just a Show

Experience Theatre Cedar Rapids, one of Iowa’s longest-operating community theatres featuring a lineup of musicals, comedies, dramas and educational programs.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

The Cedar Rapids Kernels, provide family-friendly excitement with affordable tickets, delicious food and cold beverages. Play ball!

Uplifting Entrepreneurs and Artists

NewBo City Market fosters regional economic development through an equitable business incubator, accessible public programming and a community gathering space.
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Find more Iowa inspiration

Take your next getaway to Iowa and explore more of what Iowa has to offer at traveliowa.com. Order your free This Is Iowa guide and Travel Iowa guide to find out about Iowa’s communities and destinations.

The best move you’ll ever make

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