Recently ranked in the top 100 places to live by CNN, Iowa City, Iowa boasts many great amenities that any Midwest-bound or Iowa native can enjoy year-round, affixed in the middle of America’s Heartland.  Set amongst a rolling landscape of green, Iowa City and its next-door neighbor, Coralville, feature a very active outdoor community which includes everything from bicycling to ice skating to golf.  Approximately 1,200 acres of open space, parks and playgrounds are available for whatever recreational activity you choose.

The University of Iowa, home of the Hawkeyes and known as one of the nation’s best healthcare facilities and a leader in research and development, is the heart of Iowa City.  Bringing in jobs, esteemed education, entertainment, tourists, sports fans and more, this eminent university offers valuable resources to the residents of Iowa City.  As a member of the Big Ten Conference and having some of the most dedicated college football fans in the country, any home game Saturday during football season will mean students, alumni and fans all over Iowa City prepping for the game.  Parking lots, streets and parks will be swarming with people all decked out in black and yellow and excited to support their Hawkeyes.

Iowa City and Coralville also offer a wide variety of cultural and artistic opportunities.  Spend a day at the Antique Car Museum of Iowa or the Iowa Children’s Museum.  Catch a show at the Riverside or Englert Civic Theatres or a concert at Hancher Auditorium or join the other 20,000 patrons who attend the Iowa City Jazz Festival when it is in town in July.  After a day of seeing all the sites, relax in one of Iowa City’s splendid restaurants or coffee shops and maybe stick around for a great night on the town that only Iowa City could provide.

With the diverse population of the Iowa City area, the types of homes are endless.  The presence of the University of Iowa makes finding apartments, one-two bedroom or studio condominiums and investment properties incredibly easy.  Iowa City and Coralville also represent a great area for families so this housing market is also hot, yet very affordable.  Don’t stop there, the high-end neighborhoods are flourishing as well.  With an average price of around $150,000, Iowa City/Coralville is a community you can’t go wrong with.  You’re guaranteed to enjoy everything about this phenomenal part of Iowa!

Contributed by: Iowa Realty