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Penn Township
  • Suburb of Cedar Rapids, IA
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Cedar Rapids

Penn Township

  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 3 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Penn Township is a suburb of Cedar Rapids with a population of 30,170. Penn Township is in Johnson County and is one of the best places to live in Iowa. Living in Penn Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Penn Township there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Penn Township and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Penn Township are highly rated.
    About Penn Township...
    Population
    30,170
    Suburb of
    Cedar Rapids
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $270,100
    National
    $229,800
    Median Rent
    $1,158
    National
    $1,096
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      21%
    • Own
      79%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      18%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      30%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      20%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      11%
      27%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Penn Township

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $98,091
    National
    $64,994
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