Housing

Small town atmosphere, big city choices . . .

Iowa City’s motto, “small town atmosphere, big city choices,” rings true throughout Johnson County. Whether you’re looking for great schools, a safe community or low taxes, the area offers a dynamic combination of urban and rural environments, and a high quality of life in the midst of America’s heartland.

People who work together to make a street, neighborhood, town or city a better place to live are at the core of this livable community. Though there are countless systems to rate communities available on the Internet, most often people vote with their feet.

In the last decade, the vote was notable in the Iowa City area. Communities that comprise the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce demonstrated impressive growth—making our population increase the second highest in Iowa. As a result, housing starts in Iowa City are up, way UP! Iowa City building permits for new housing are among the highest per capita in the Midwest and well ahead of the U.S. average.

Growth in housing is evidence of economic success because income drives new home construction. New housing is fueled by low interest rates and new people moving to the area bringing with them equity from their last home. Whether you’re looking for a studio apartment, small bungalow starter home, condo, single-family dwelling, three-story family home on a tree-lined street, a secluded mansion on a country acreage or a sustainable-designed home incorporating a multitude of energy reduction efficiencies—the Iowa City area offers a variety of styles and an excellent supply of pre-owned homes.

The Iowa City Area Association for Realtors® is a resource for Realtors®, homeowners and homesellers in the Iowa City area.