Very good ratio of primary care physicians per capita. Good air quality. Very bikeable.
Forbes has ranked Iowa City in its Best Places to Retire in 2025.
“Esteemed college town (University of Iowa) of 76,000 in southeastern Iowa. Median home price $289,000, 28% below national average. Cost of living 10% below national average. PROS: Very good ratio of primary care physicians per capita. Good air quality. Very bikeable, somewhat walkable.”
Iowa City was one of only four cities listed that had a median home price under $300,000.
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Find Your game day headquarters
Visiting to support your team when they play the Hawks or looking for a staycation to make the most of a Hawkeye victory? Here’s the best hotels to kickoff your stay.
Coralville, Hotels, Places to Stay
SureStay Plus by Best Western Coralville Iowa City
200 6th Street Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA
Coralville, Hotels, Places to Stay
Comfort Inn & Suites Coralville
214 West 9th Street Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA
Extended Stay, Hotels, Iowa River Landing
Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville – Iowa River Landing
921 E. 2nd Ave. Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA
Coralville, Hotels
Heartland Inn Coralville
87 2nd St. Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA
Coralville, Hotels, Places to Stay
Hampton Inn Coralville
1200 1st Ave. Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA
Hotels
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City
2525 Highlander Place Iowa City, Iowa 52245 USA
Coralville, Hotels
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson – Coralville
2571 Heartland Place Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA
Hotels, North Liberty, Places to Stay
Sleep Inn & Suites North Liberty
485 Madison Ave. North Liberty, Iowa 52317 USA
Coralville, Extended Stay, Hotels
Residence Inn by Marriott Coralville
2681 James Street Coralville, Iowa 52241 USAbrowse activities &
attractions
Discover the perfect mix of culture and adventure across Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty.
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Your Guide to Top Biking and Hiking Trails Around Iowa City
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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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