According to U.S. Census annual population estimates for 2024, released last week, Iowa City is the second-fastest-growing metro in Iowa since 2020, adding 4.2% to its population to reach 180,756.

Still, consumer prices can vary considerably from one city to another, and some Iowa metro areas are more affordable for a broader range of incomes than others. 8. Dubuque, IA.

According to U.S. Census annual population estimates for 2024, released last week, Iowa City is the second-fastest-growing metro in Iowa since 2020, adding 4.2% to its population to reach 180,756.

According to U.S. Census annual population estimates for 2024, released last week, Iowa City is the second-fastest-growing metro in Iowa since 2020, adding 4.2% to its population to reach 180,756.