Central City, IA
1 neighborhoods · 2,790 residents · Iowa
A
80/100
88
Safety Score
85
Affordability
$79K
Median Income
$228K
Median Home Value
Is Central City, IA a Good Place to Live?
Central City receives an overall livability grade of A (80/100), placing it among the better areas in Iowa. Safety scores A (88/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (85/100) with a median household income of $78,897 and median home values around $228,400.
About 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 4.9%. 83% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 45.
$929
Median Rent/mo
22.5%
College Educated
4.9%
Unemployment
83%
Owner-Occupied
45
Median Age
2,790
Population
1
Zip Codes
Linn
County
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Neighborhoods in Central City
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52214Linn Co. | 80 A | 88 | 85 | $79K | $228K | 2,790 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.