Call This Home (You can afford to)
Cedar Rapids is one of the best places to raise a family, and that starts with affordable home ownership. The average sale price of a home here is $215,000. And that doesn’t buy a glorified closet. We’re talking just over $200,000 for a spacious home where you can live the life you want.
Great Schools
The Cedar Rapids Community School District has 30 schools, including five high schools, six middle schools, and 19 elementary schools serving nearly 15,000 students. We’re also home to Coe College, Kirkwood Community College, and Mount Mercy University. Over the years, our schools and teachers have been recognized for providing one of the best educations in the country. Your kids will learn, grow, and prepare for their bright futures.
- Nearly 15,000 Students
- 65+ Nations Represented
- 54 Nationally Board-Certified Teachers
Our Neighborhoods
Cedar Rapids has more than 17 recognized neighborhood districts, and they all reflect the history and culture of our community. Those neighborhoods are anchored by these prominent areas:
Downtown Cedar Rapids
The core of our city, Downtown Cedar Rapids includes the DoubleTree Hotel, Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena, dozens of shops and restaurants, and bike-friendly streets.
New Bohemia (NewBo)
Part arts district. Part entertainment area. All fun. NewBo is arguably Cedar Rapids’ most eclectic neighborhood, featuring NewBo City Market, CSPS Hall, and shops, restaurants, and cafes on every corner.
Czech Village
Our Czech heritage runs deep, and that’s on full display in Czech Village. Explore what feels like someone placing a quaint main street in the middle of a Midwest city, complete with boutiques, restaurants, and the National Czech and Slovak Museum. Experience the Czech charm of it all.
Kingston Village
Located just across the Cedar River from Downtown Cedar Rapids, Kingston Village is one of the newest developments in the area. Kingston Village is your entry point to the west side of the city, featuring Big Grove Brewery, Pickle Palace, and Kingston Yard.
What Makes Cedar Rapids Special?
What’s the “City of Five Seasons” mean?
The fifth season is synonymous with Cedar Rapids, and it’s a time to enjoy the other four. Turns out we were all about mindfulness before it was cool. Because around here, our way of life creates more time for you to live it. You fill the extra space with what matters to you. And that’s just the beginning of what makes our city unique.
Culture
Theatre. Live music. Visual arts. Museums. Murals. Culture thrives in every corner of Cedar Rapids. Here are some must-see spots.
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
The 50,000-square-foot museum features artifacts, rotating exhibits, and the only Prague-style astronomical clock in the United States.
African American Museum of Iowa
The 50,000-square-foot museum features artifacts, rotating exhibits, and the only Prague-style astronomical clock in the United States.
Paramount Theatre
Historic theatre built in 1928 that hosts national touring shows and performers.
Theatre Cedar Rapids
TCR is a community theatre that performs several prominent stage shows a year featuring local talent. See one show here and you’ll understand why it’s anything but your average community theatre.
CSPS Hall
Hosts hundreds of touring musicians and dozens of artists each year in its historic performance hall, gallery, and blackbox theatre.
Entertainment
It’s easy to entertain yourself in Cedar Rapids, with a festival, show, or sporting event basically every night of the week.
NewBo City Market
Home to dozens of local shops and eateries, NewBo City Market is the heart of the NewBo neighborhood and hosts events throughout the year for the whole family.
McGrath Amphitheater
See a national act or attend a local festival at this outdoor venue with the Cedar Rapids skyline as a backdrop.
Alliant Energy Powerhouse
Hosts hundreds of events and shows every year featuring big-name musicians, comedians, and performers.
Cedar Rapids Kernels
Take yourself out to the ballgame and catch the Class-A affiliate of the Minnesota twins.
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
Experience hardhitting USHL hockey in what’s affectionately known as the “Stable.”
Recreation
Enjoy the great outdoors in a city that puts a priority on recreation and sustainability.
Parks & Playgrounds
Cedar Rapids maintains more than 100 parks and 50 playgrounds.
Bike Trails
There’s a reason Cedar Rapids is recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community. We have 130+ miles of trails and bikeways within the city, including more than 50 miles of on-street bikeways.
Mount Trashmore
Yes, you read that right. This former landfill site is now a beautified hiking, biking, and overlook with amazing views of the city.