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Cedar Rapids, Iowa · ZIP 52404

Cedar Rapids — ZIP 52404

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Cedar Rapids (52404) scores 47/100 — Below Average for Cedar Rapids. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $205K.

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Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share11%
Property crime share89%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index72/100
Avg math proficiency55%
Avg reading proficiency59%
Schools nearby15

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100
Typical home value$205K
Median rent$1,469/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

$205K

Median Rent

$1,469/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,887

Violent Crime

475

Property Crime

3,412

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Linn 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
Prairie Ridge ElementaryPK–04438
87%
82%
Prairie View Elementary SchoolPK–04430
72%
77%
Prairie Crest ElementaryPK–04434
67%
67%
Prairie Point07–08868
63%
75%
Prairie Hill Elementary SchoolPK–04466
62%
62%
Prairie Heights Elementary SchoolPK–04403
62%
62%
Prairie Creek05–06846
58%
61%
Prairie High School09–121,766
57%
70%
Wilson Middle School06–08422
48%
55%
Van Buren Elementary SchoolKG–05429
47%
42%
Grant Elementary SchoolKG–05312
42%
32%
Thomas Jefferson High School09–121,501
38%
55%
Cedar River Academy at TaylorPK–05355
17%
27%
Prairie Early Childhood CenterPK–PK74Not reportedNot reported
Prairie CrossingKG–1267Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

42,582

Median Income

$62K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

33.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 52404 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 52404 has a school score of 72/100. 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 52404 is approximately $205K. 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 52404 in Cedar Rapids has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. 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.