Cedar Rapids, Iowa Homes For Sale & Real Estate

About Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids, IA is a vibrant area full of unique attractions, hip specialty shopping, tons of great food, fun, entertainment, and home to some pretty well-known actors; Ashton Kutcher, Elijah Wood, Terry Farrell, and Ron Livingston to name a few. As soon as you visit this electrifying community, you’ll be able to feel the excitement in the air! There are plenty of amenities available for both visitors and residents and the libraries across the community offer events each week for both the younger and older generations alike. The attractions are always changing with the different interests, wants, and needs of the growing city.

Cedar Rapids is nicknamed the City of Five Seasons for its self-proclaimed “5^th season”, a time in which we can look back and reflect on the beauty that is life. A sweet and subtle reminder that life is made up of beautiful moments and that we should take the time to enjoy what is most important to us. This motto is symbolized by the Tree of Five Seasons sculpture located downtown along the north riverbank. The name “Five Seasons” and representations of the sculpture appear throughout the city in many forms and works to build pride among residents, call major attention to the city itself, focus attention on downtown, and build a positive attitude about Cedar Rapids worldwide.

The location of present-day Cedar Rapids was originally the territory of the Fox and Sac Native American tribes. It is the second largest city in Iowa, and the county seat of Linn County. It lies on both banks of the Cedar River, it is north of Iowa City, and 100 miles northeast of Des Moines, the state’s capital and largest city. It is a part of the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City region of Eastern Iowa.

Community Information

A buzzing hub for artists, young professionals, and the outdoorsy, Cedar Rapids is a city where you can experience a unique balance of big city life and amenities without all those big city life hassles and headaches. The community of Cedar Rapids is tight-knit, yet extremely diverse and welcoming. They highlight “Everyday Heros” in the community, provide grants for local social service agencies to deliver everything from housing to free healthcare, and are proud to be an equitable and inclusive community, working hard to remain that way. Cedar Rapids was ranked one of the best cities to start from scratch because of its great job and social opportunities, #34 for Cities with the Most Affordable Homes in the U.S., #8 out of Top 10 Cities for Living the American Dream and is in the Top 10 LGBTQ+-Friendly Travel Destinations in the World.

Schools & Education

Comprised of 24 elementary schools, six middle schools, and four high schools, the Cedar Rapids Community School District is the largest school district in the metropolitan area. The area is also home to two four-year colleges, Coe College and Mount Mercy University; as well as Kirkwood Community College a two-year community college. The University of Iowa also offers an evening MBA program in Cedar Rapids as well.   

Employment Opportunities

Cedar Rapids is one of the largest cities in the world for corn processing and is home to almost 300 different manufacturing plants, making it one of the leading manufacturing regions in the United States. The grain processing industry here is its most important sector, directly providing upwards of 4,000 jobs.

Many other large companies are headquartered or have facilities located in Cedar Rapids: Fortune 500 Collins Aerospace, CRST Trucking, AEGON's United States headquarters, Quaker Oats Mill, Archer Daniels Midland, Cargill, General Mills, Toyota Financial Services, and Nordstrom to name a few.

Things to Do in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids blends arts, culture, and outdoor recreation to create a well-rounded community experience. Residents enjoy destinations such as the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, home to the world’s largest collection of Grant Wood paintings, the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, Brucemore, and a variety of local performance venues. Major concerts, sporting events, and community gatherings take place at Alliant Energy PowerHouse.

The city’s Czech heritage is reflected in the Czech Village and New Bohemia neighborhoods, known as The District, a lively area for dining, shopping, and entertainment. Throughout the year, residents take advantage of seasonal festivals, local orchards and farms, neighborhood parks, NewBo City Market, and popular outdoor spots like Mount Trashmore and Prairie Park Fishery.

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5805 Council Street NE
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Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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