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Population:3,012,561
Pop. Change:3%
State:Iowa
Metro Area:Des_Moines, Davenport-Moline-Rock_Island, ... 23 more
County:Polk, Linn, ... 99 more
City:Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, ... 954 more
Zip Code:52402, 52410, ... 1062 more
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Interesting Facts about Iowa

As of 2011, Iowa's population is 3,012,561 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 2.87 percent.

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The median home cost in Iowa is $118,100. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.67 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Iowa's cost of living is 12.00% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Iowa public schools spend $5,116 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 12.9 students per teacher in Iowa.

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The unemployment rate in Iowa is 6.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Iowa jobs have Increased by 1.05 percent.

Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Iowa's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes