Livability: Iowa City is one of the top 100 places to live in the U.S.

Why You’ll Love Living in Iowa City, IA

Livability has ranked Iowa City in its Best Places to Live in the U.S. for 2025.

“Located in the eastern part of the state, Iowa City boasts friendly folks, an incredible arts scene, highly ranked medical care, safe neighborhoods and quality schools,” Livability writes. “The University of Iowa adds that fun college vibe to the city, bringing locals together to cheer on the Hawkeyes.

As far as work goes, the city is home to both Fortune 500 companies and plenty of startups and is a leader in education technology. This college town in Eastern Iowa also makes the grade when it comes to education as the home of the University of Iowa, a renowned public research university, and quality education for K-12 students via the Iowa City Community School District.

Ask anyone here, well, anything, and they’ll gladly answer your question. The phenomenon of “Iowa Nice” is alive and well in Iowa City. The community of 78,000 is tight-knit, and the Hawkeye spirit is alive and well. Families enjoy exploring over 50 parks, open spaces and natural areas, as well as craft breweries, locally owned shops and a wide assortment of delectable restaurants,” Livability writes.

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MainStay Suites

2491 Holiday Road Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA

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The Highlander Hotel Iowa City

2525 Highlander Place Iowa City, Iowa 52245 USA

Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, Iowa City

Brown Street Inn

430 Brown St. Iowa City, Iowa 52245 USA

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Staybridge Suites Coralville

801 E 2nd Ave Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA

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Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

901 Melrose Ave. Iowa City, Iowa 52246 USA

Downtown Iowa City, Extended Stay, Hotels

Element Iowa City

314 South Clinton Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA

Coralville, Hotels, Places to Stay

SureStay Plus by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

200 6th Street Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA

Coralville, Hotels

Heartland Inn Coralville

87 2nd St. Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA

Bed and Breakfasts, Downtown Iowa City

Historic Phillips House Bed & Breakfast

721 North Linn Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 USA

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Downtown Iowa City

Wander through historic Downtown Iowa City with its charming pedestrian mall and eclectic mix of independent shops and eateries.

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Getting Here

Here, creativity lives on every stage, gallery wall, and page. With a pulse on the past and a passion for what’s next, our cultural scene will leave you inspired long after the final act.

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Rankings

Our area consistently ranks as a top community in which to live, work, play, and raise a family. The recognitions listed below are just a few of the accolades our destination has received in the last few years.

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Restaurants

In Iowa City you may feast upon milk shakes made from whole slices of pie, slurp corn chowder produced from the freshest and best corn on the planet, and order a jar of bacon as an appetizer.

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