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Iowa Homes for Sale and Communities
Iowa, known as the Hawkeye State, is located in the Midwestern region of the United States. Often refered to as the "Food Capital of the World, Iowa's economy, culture and landscape are diverse, now moving more into manufacturing, processing, financial services, biotechnology and green energy production.
Iowa is one of the safest states in which to live and its population is among the most literate and best-educated. The state has the third highest graduation rate in the nation and continually ranks in the top three for ACT and SAT scores.
Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS provides real estate services for people in the greater Quad Cities area and in a number of other eastern Iowa communities.
The Quad Cities is the name given to a group of communities on the banks of the Mississippi River - where the states of Iowa and Illinois are joined. The Cities are comprised of the Iowa communities of Davenport and Bettendorf and the Illinois communities of Moline and Rock Island. The combined metropolitan population of the Quad Cities is approaching 400,000.
Residents in the Quad City area, and in other Iowa communities, have access to affordable housing, ranging from new construction to established neighborhoods and historic homes, as well as the low cost of living and the excellent public and private schools Iowa is known for.
Iowa Quad Cities Communities
Davenport is the largest of the Quad Cities with a population of nearly 100,000. It has a very strong concentration of riverfront entertainment, including a riverboat casino, bike path and walking trails, parks, water taxi, restaurants and many museums. Davenport also boasts several cultural attractions, including the Figge Art Museum, River Music Experience and Putnam Museum and IMAX Theater, and plays host to the annual Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival and Bix7 race. Among the area's recognitions, Davenport, along with its sister city of Rock Island, was named one of America's most livable small cities by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Davenport is a city rich in history and culture, making it a prime location for families, and Ruhl&Ruhl can help you find the perfect Davenport home.
 Bettendorf adjoins Davenport on the Iowa side of the Quad Cities and has a population of 33,000. It is the home to Alcoa North American Rolled Products, and one of the largest aluminum rolling mills in the world. Among Bettendorf's recognitions, the city was selected by Money Magazine as one of the 25 best places in America for affordable homes. Bettendorf is an area full of growth, from new housing construction to new and redeveloping businesses. If you want real estate in Bettendorf, Ruhl&Ruhl is there to help you find the perfect home.
Clinton is a Mississippi River community of 27,000 located 30 miles northeast of the Quad Cities. It continues to be a manufacturing hub, spedifically for plastic production, and a tourist destination with many attractions, including a brand new casino and riverfront recreation. Clinton is ideal place to live for those that want a quieter lifestyle, with nearby entertainment.
DeWitt is a smaller city of 5,000 located 20 miles north of the Quad Cities. It is the only city in nearby communities not located on the Mississippi River. If a small community near, but not on, the river sounds right for you Ruhl&Ruhl has the ideal Dewitt homes for you to choose from.
Burlington is a city in Iowa and the county seat of Des Moines County. It is located about 50 miles southwest of the Quad Cities and 140 miles east-southeast of Des Moines. Burlington is the center of a metropolitan area including West Burlington and Middletown, Iowa; and Gulf Port, Illinois.
 Muscatine is a Mississippi River community of 22,700 located 25 miles west of the Quad Cities. Also known as The Pearl Button Capital of the World, Muscatine remains a business hub in Iowa as home to worldwide companies like HNI Corporation, Bandag and H.J. Hienz. Ruhl&Ruhl can find the perfect real estate in Muscatine to fill your needs.
Bellevue is a small Mississippi River community of 2,350. Residents enjoy beautiful views of the river from the Iowa bluffs and is a gathering place for eagles during the winter. A quiet home for sale in Bellevue might be exactly what you are looking for.
 Dubuque is a large Mississippi River community near the Wisconsin-Illinois border. It has a population of over 57,000 and is the oldest city in Iowa, having been settled in 1785. If life in this bustling river community sounds interesting, Dubuque real estate is available.
Maquoketa is the county seat of Jackson County and the only city in the East Central Iowa Communities that is not on the Mississippi River. It has a population of 6,000 and features the largest antique dealer in Iowa. Real estate in Maquoketa might be the ideal solution for your relocation.
A corridor of communities and technology companies has developed between Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the commercial center at the north, and Iowa City, Iowa, the education center at the south.
Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa with a population of 126,400 and a metropolitan area of 252,800. It was a meatpacking center and today supports diverse industrial and commercial enterprises. The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art has one of the most significant collections of paintings by Grant Wood and Marvin Cone. The city is also home to the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library and the historic Queen Anne-style Brucemore mansion. To find a home for sale in this dynamic community call Ruhl & Ruhl.
 Iowa City is the sixth largest city in Iowa with a population of 67,062. It was the former state capital of Iowa and is the home of the University of Iowa, the state's largest public university. Iowa City prides itself on being a cultural destination and educational hub of the state. The world-renowned Iowa Writers' Workshop is located on campus, as are several theaters and cultural centers. Iowa City also boasts several successful college athletic programs, bringing fans from all over the state. If this great college town sounds ideal for you, we can help you find Iowa City homes.
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