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 Home > Living Here > Essentials
In every community, a core number of amenities are provided, including housing, education, business and healthcare. These "essentials" may be available in every community, but the Cedar Rapids area excels in providing the features and quality one would expect.
Housing
No matter what type of house you need, the Cedar Rapids area is the perfect place to call home! From new homes in beautiful neighborhoods, to modern lofts right downtown, to historic farmhouses in the countryside, the Cedar Rapids area offers endless housing options. Pick any one of our safe and friendly communities and get instant access to great healthcare, outstanding schools, and low taxes. Not quite sure where to start your search? The Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors can help you find exactly what you’re looking for.
Education
The Cedar Rapids Community School Districts consistently receive Expansion Management magazine's highest ranking in its Education Quotient report. There's comfort in knowing every district in the region is first-rate and the public schools are excellent.
Within the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor, residents have access to life-long learning. The University of Iowa in Iowa City is highly ranked among top universities by U.S. News & World Report. Cedar Rapids is home to three private colleges, Coe College, Mount Mercy University and Cornell College, as well as Kirkwood Community College, recognized as one of the nation's top two-year colleges, offering educational opportunites from adult studies to career training and core fundamentals.
Business
A diverse economy has ensured economic stability and growth opportunities for the Cedar Rapids area. Our key industries include:
- Insurance & Financial Services
- Electronics Equipment & Design
- Bioprocessing
- Logistics & Distribution
- Food Processing
- Process Manufacturing
- Renewable Energy
The Corridor is home to more than 250 manufacturing operations, nearly 30 Fortune 500 companies and more than 25 foreign-based companies. For a list of the largest employers in the Cedar Rapids area and the Corridor region, click the Largest Employer List below.
Healthcare
Affordable high-quality access to healthcare allows residents to put their minds at rest. The Corridor offers five hospitals, including the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, a comprehensive, tertiary medical center, Mercy Iowa City, Cedar Rapids Mercy Medical Center, the Veteran's Administration Medical Center and St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids.
Beyond the traditional methods of healthcare, many non-traditional forms of wellness are available within the Corridor. The acknowledgement of quality health has contributed to the area ranking as one of the "healthiest places to live".
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