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Iowa City Homes for Sale and Community Information
 Iowa City is the sixth largest city in Iowa with a population of 67,062. The population of the metropolitan area is 139,567. Iowa City is located about 50 miles west-northwest of the Quad Cities, about 20 miles south of Cedar Rapids, and about 115 miles east of Des Moines. There is a wealth of great Iowa City real estate for people of all walks of life. There is student housing, retirement housing, and even new homes for sale in Iowa City that are perfect for professionals or growing families. Contact Ruhl&Ruhl today to find Iowa City homes that suit your needs.
Brief History
 Iowa City was created to become the state capital by an act of the legislature in 1839. The capital was then in Burlington, on the Mississippi River, and the governor wanted the capital to be closer to the center of the territory. The site picked was on the bluffs of the Iowa River in Johnson County. It officially became the capital in 1841. The city was incorporated in 1853. In 1857, Des Moines was made the state capital, but the Old Capital Building still stands in the middle of the University of Iowa campus.
The Community
 First and foremost, Iowa City is the home of the University of Iowa. The city covers an area of 24.2 square miles and has a population density of 2,775 people/square mile. The University of Iowa was founded in 1847. Today it occupies a 1,900-acre campus and serves 30,500 students. Iowa City has become one of the economic hubs of Iowa and is a crucial part of the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Technology Corridor. It is both a cultural and business center. The city has many unique features, including a life-sized chessboard in the pedestrian plaza with people as chessmen. The city features theatre, music, and cultural events of all kinds. If you want to investigate Iowa City real estate, call Ruhl&Ruhl today.
Attractions and Entertainment
Iowa City has a wide selection of attractions and entertainment from which to choose, whether as a resident or as a visitor.
Getting to and from
Highways
Interstate 80 east/west
Interstate 380 north
US-6 east/west
US-218 north/south
Air Travel:
Commercial Air: Eastern Iowa Municipal Airport, Cedar Rapids (served by 5 airlines) - approximately 19 miles north of Iowa City
General Aviation: Iowa City Municipal Airport
Further Information & Iowa City Real Estate
There are many great Iowa City homes for sale. Whether it's an Iowa City new construction home or an existing property, check out the list below for Iowa City real estate recently listed. Or contact Ruhl&Ruhl today to speak with an experienced Iowa City Realtor-many of whom can show you Coralville, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids real estate!
Iowa City Homepage
Chamber of Commerce
City-Data.com
Johnson County
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