- Public SchoolsB+
- Crime & SafetyC+
- HousingB+
- NightlifeA-
- Good for FamiliesA-
- DiversityB+
- JobsB+
- WeatherB-
- Cost of LivingA-
- Health & FitnessB
- Outdoor ActivitiesC+
- CommuteA-
Real Estate
Cedar Rapids Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Diversity
B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$55,359
National
$55,322Children
19%
Top Public Schools Serving Cedar Rapids
- A
Westfield Elementary School
- Linn-Mar Community School District, IA
- K-5
- A
Oak Ridge School
- Linn-Mar Community School District, IA
- 6-8
- A
Indian Creek Elementary School
- Linn-Mar Community School District, IA
- K-5
- A
Echo Hill Elementary School
- Linn-Mar Community School District, IA
- PK, K-5
- A
John F. Kennedy High School
- Cedar Rapids Community School District, IA
- 9-12
- 279 reviews
Top Private Schools in Cedar Rapids
- A-
Xavier High School
- Private School
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- 9-12
- 187 reviews
- B+
Cedar Valley Christian School
- Private School
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- PK, K-12
- 4 reviews
- NG
LaSalle Middle School
- Private School
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- K-8
- NG
Regis Middle School
- Private School
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- 6-8
- 4 reviews
- NG
St. Pius X. Elementary School
- Private School
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- PK, K-5
Cedar Rapids Reviews
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I've lived in Cedar Rapids for my entire life. Although I admittedly haven't explored every nook and cranny, especially because I live on the outer edge of town, several spots stick out to me. We have an OrangeLeaf, a Noodles and Company, and Roscoe's Pizza fairly close to us. The former two are franchises, of course, but the employees and general manager respectively are very helpful and caring. The latter is an independent restaurant, formerly a Tomaso's franchise. Jason there is also very kind and even helped us develop a pizza that featured on the menu once he opened Roscoe's!
The heart of Cedar Rapids offers many, often newly developed, venues for residents such as a fantastic library, Newbo City Market/local business district, frequent farmer's markets, and active arts scene including multiple theatres and outdoor areas. The encompassing area offers lots of suburban areas with the Cedar Valley trail inviting cyclists and walkers to visit nearby northern and southern towns. The weather can sometimes be bothersome in the summer and winter with a wide range of temperatures and humidity, but in my personal opinion, fall and spring are exceptional. Local recreation areas showcase the changing of seasons and nearby Bloomsberry Farm becomes a must-visit during October as seasonal daytime activities attract families and nighttime 'haunted' attractions with real actors draw visitors who enjoy the thrill of an Iowan farm late at night.
Cedar Rapids is definitely one of the fast delveloping cities from what I have seen. There are lots of friends/family events anyone can join! I especially like their farmers market in downtown. Many different vendors and many choices! It is a bit small than Des Moines downtown farmers market, but still a pretty big size of farmers market than Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty area.
I am thinking that if they get more private/public company offices in downtown area, it will become like miniature chicago downtown in the future! Maybe this is just what i am hoping? 😁
Another thing I like about Cedar Rapids is that the city is not too far from other cities. It takes about 30 mins to iowa city/coralville, 45mins to waterloo, 20mins to Anamosa.
I am thinking that if they get more private/public company offices in downtown area, it will become like miniature chicago downtown in the future! Maybe this is just what i am hoping? 😁
Another thing I like about Cedar Rapids is that the city is not too far from other cities. It takes about 30 mins to iowa city/coralville, 45mins to waterloo, 20mins to Anamosa.