Housing
Home prices and rent in Cedar Rapids
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with Iowa and the U.S.
Census geography: Cedar Rapids city, Iowa. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Cedar Rapids vs. Iowa and the U.S.
| Cedar Rapids | Iowa | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $187,100 | $208,000 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $967 | $972 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $70,424 | $75,059 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 69% | 72% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1972 | 1980 |
Questions
What is the median home value in Cedar Rapids?
$187,100, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $208,000 in Iowa and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Cedar Rapids?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $967 a month, versus $972 statewide.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024), Cedar Rapids city, Iowa. Values are estimates with margins of error.