Cedar Rapids, IA
Population 136,859 · Cedar Rapids, IA MSA. Moving to or from Cedar Rapids? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
136,859
Cost of living (RPP)
88.963
Annual avg temp
48°F
Typical home
$204,112
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $67,859 |
| Median age | 36.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $177,100 |
| Median gross rent | $925/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.32 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 88.963 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 83.981, goods 93.73, services 71.447. Source: BEA, Cedar Rapids, IA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
48°F
January low
11°F
July high
83°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 35.9". Station: CEDAR RAPIDS MUNI AP, IA US (6 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$204,112
ZHVI YoY
+2.8%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,258/mo
ZORI YoY
+10.4%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Cedar Rapids, IA
Total employment (MSA)
140,020
Median wage (annual)
$47,670
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 16,490 | $43,430 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 14,280 | $46,000 |
| Production Occupations | 13,570 | $46,060 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 11,520 | $34,850 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 11,280 | $29,630 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Des Moines, IA 117 mi · 2h 25m Madison, WI 166 mi · 3h 27m Rochester, MN 169 mi · 3h 37m Peoria, IL 175 mi · 3h 18m Rockford, IL 196 mi · 3h 42m Aurora, IL 210 mi · 3h 58m Elgin, IL 217 mi · 4h 14m Joliet, IL 218 mi · 4h 2m Naperville, IL 219 mi · 4h 9m Milwaukee, WI 244 mi · 4h 52m