Cedar Falls, Iowa · ZIP 50613

Cedar Falls — ZIP 50613

Cedar Falls (50613) scores 75/100 — Good for Iowa. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $272K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share11%

Property crime share89%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index86/100

Avg math proficiency75%

Avg reading proficiency82%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index40/100

Typical home value$272K

Median rent$1,264/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$272K

Median Rent

$1,264/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,782

Violent Crime

389

Property Crime

2,393

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Black Hawk County, Iowa (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary	PK–06	472	86%	92%
Helen A Hansen Elementary School	PK–06	569	82%	88%
Peet Junior High School	07–09	695	80%	87%
Holmes Junior High School	07–09	628	80%	83%
Southdale Elementary School	PK–06	539	79%	90%
Cedar Falls High School	10–12	1,333	76%	77%
Orchard Hill Elementary School	PK–06	458	72%	74%
Cedar Heights Elementary School	PK–06	451	67%	75%
North Cedar Elementary School	PK–06	292	67%	77%
Lincoln Elementary School	PK–06	416	65%	74%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

43,680

Median Income

$79K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

30 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 50613 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 50613 has a school score of 86/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 50613 is approximately $272K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 50613 in Cedar Falls has an overall NeighborScore of 75/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.