- Public SchoolsB
- Crime & SafetyC
- HousingB+
- NightlifeA-
- Good for FamiliesB+
- DiversityB+
- JobsA-
- WeatherB-
- Cost of LivingB+
- Health & FitnessB
- Outdoor ActivitiesB-
- CommuteA-
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Median Home Value
$140,200
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$184,700Median Rent
$751
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C
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A-
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Median Household Income
$59,152
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Growing up in Cedar Rapids I can't fully say all things are positive, I have an ethnic family so my school experience wasn't inherently easy--our neighbors were either elderly or extremely annoying (hello waking up a 9 am to here my neighbors garage band!) It's safe, white, and the average suburban neighborhood.
It's relatively safe as I stated I lived in the suburban middle class sections--but it doesn't take long to reach the shady parts of the neighborhood, my uncle lived about five minutes away and his house was broken into by middle schoolers, so, take that as you will. There's also alot of job opportunities here! Quacker Oats is a huge business for us--so if you like engineering this is the place for you!
It's relatively safe as I stated I lived in the suburban middle class sections--but it doesn't take long to reach the shady parts of the neighborhood, my uncle lived about five minutes away and his house was broken into by middle schoolers, so, take that as you will. There's also alot of job opportunities here! Quacker Oats is a huge business for us--so if you like engineering this is the place for you!
Cedar Rapids is an eclectic place. Regarded as a fairly safe city and surrounding areas, it is a good place for families to reside. There are also several surrounding area schools, so parents have many choices where to send their children to school. Cedar Rapids also has several things to do. Many concerts and events are held at the local U.S. Cellular Center and McGrath Ampatheater all throughout the year, so many to choose from! Local seasonal events are held all throughout the year, such as the farmers market, St. Patricks day parade, Winter parade, and many more. There is always something going on, with many local restaurants, shops, and events, there is something for everyone in Cedar Rapids!
Cedar Rapids is a wonderful place to live.
We have a thriving local economy, and a peaceful and caring community.
Some Public Schools are excellent, some are slightly below average.
Private schools and alternative schooling are top notch.
One highlight here is Iowa BIG, a project based learning program that prepares students for the real world by allowing them to manage their own schedule and responsibilities.
The home school assistance programs allow for very customizing of your learning experience.
The problems reside mainly in the city council and school board, who are extremely out of touch.
Examples: Only recently have road repairs been completed in an acceptable way (after decades), and there are plans to consolidate several perfectly good elementary schools into 3 new mega buildings, while tearing the old ones down. Concerns of traffic congestion and kids feeling lost in much larger environments have been expertly ignored, and the bill was passed under a very misleading title
We have a thriving local economy, and a peaceful and caring community.
Some Public Schools are excellent, some are slightly below average.
Private schools and alternative schooling are top notch.
One highlight here is Iowa BIG, a project based learning program that prepares students for the real world by allowing them to manage their own schedule and responsibilities.
The home school assistance programs allow for very customizing of your learning experience.
The problems reside mainly in the city council and school board, who are extremely out of touch.
Examples: Only recently have road repairs been completed in an acceptable way (after decades), and there are plans to consolidate several perfectly good elementary schools into 3 new mega buildings, while tearing the old ones down. Concerns of traffic congestion and kids feeling lost in much larger environments have been expertly ignored, and the bill was passed under a very misleading title