Living in the Iowa City area

What makes a city a great place to live? Ask anyone and you'll hear different a response, ranging from good schools, parks and recreational space, clean air and water, availability of the arts or other cultural events, to a low crime rate, affordable housing, activities and things to do.

Everyone wants access to a great quality of life. The Iowa City area is one of the best environments for living in the nation. We’re not making that up! Year after year, national publications call attention to the high quality of life we enjoy. The Iowa City area is consistently rated among the best places to live. And, there's always something to do - check out Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance for a list of activities every day of the week.

 
The Iowa City area is home to several Fortune 500 and numerous nationally-known companies, and the University of Iowa. This combination provides productive, creative and innovative settings in which to grow and thrive. The University’s research success has aided technology transfer and outreach, benefiting the state and nation in numerous ways.

Calling Iowa the state between two rivers is geographically accurate, but the real description of Iowa reaches beyond mere geography. The state, and most especially Eastern Iowa, is not merely a place, but a vibrant region with a vision for the future.