Buying Property in Iowa City as a Foreigner
Federal & Iowa tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
Iowa City aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Iowa City, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol ViewHood | $390,384 | 4.1% | 66 | 31 | 76 |
| Cardinal Pointe SouthHood | $390,384 | 4.1% | 66 | 31 | 76 |
| Cardnial RidgeHood | $390,384 | 4.1% | 66 | 31 | 76 |
| Chautauqua HeightsHood | $390,384 | 4.1% | 66 | 31 | 76 |
| Galway HillsHood | $390,384 | 4.1% | 66 | 31 | 76 |
| ManvilleHood | $390,384 | 4.1% | 66 | 31 | 76 |
| Manville HeightsHood | $390,384 | 4.1% | 66 | 31 | 76 |
| Suburban HeightsHood | $390,384 | 4.1% | 66 | 31 | 76 |
| Walden HillsHood | $390,384 | 4.1% | 44 | 31 | 76 |
| Walnut RidgeHood | $390,384 | 4.1% | 66 | 31 | 76 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.4 | 2.4 | -9.2% |
| 2023 | 17.1 | 2.7 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 16.9 | 2.9 | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 18.0 |
Federal & Iowa tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 3.0 |
| -8.9% |
| 2020 | 20.0 | 3.0 | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 21.4 | 2.9 | — |
