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Coralville.
About
Life in Coralville
Coralville is a community of 22,846 people in Iowa. The median household income is $69,144, median rent runs about $1,057 per month, and median home values are around $299,000. Unemployment is low at 2.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Coralville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Foreign-Born
14.0%
Broadband Internet
90.2%
of households
Population Growth
+7.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.0% foreign-born, most often from Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Who lives in Coralville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Coralville, the largest foreign-born group is from Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) (28.0%), and 3.4% of residents speak Arabic at home.
Under 18
19.9%
of residents
65 and Older
13.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.0%
of households
Married Couples
41.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.22
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 9% above IA average
Rent, home values, and income in Coralville
In Coralville, rent runs 9% above the IA average, and home values are 44% above the IA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,799
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $260,650 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below IA average
Unemployment in Coralville
Unemployment in Johnson County, which includes Coralville, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the IA average.
Unemployment rate
Coralville: Johnson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Johnson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Coralville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.3 min avg
How Coralville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Coralville, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
Small hub801k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 44% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Coralville runs 44% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
184.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,874.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Coralville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
87.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Johnson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Johnson County, which includes Coralville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 14 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 5 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2021 | 6 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 11 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2019 | 17 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2018 | 10 | Hail | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Johnson County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Johnson County, which includes Coralville, is typically good — 256 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
256
per year
Moderate Days
105
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Johnson County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Coralville has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
35.7"
Annual Snowfall
27.5"
Hot Days/Year
19
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
135
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
115
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 1.04" |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 1.21" |
| Mar | 50°F | 30°F | 2.21" |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 3.76" |
| May | 73°F | 52°F | 4.48" |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 5.29" |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 3.91" |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 3.94" |
| Sep | 78°F | 54°F | 3.24" |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 2.98" |
| Nov | 49°F | 30°F | 2.17" |
| Dec | 36°F | 20°F | 1.45" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Coralville
Uninsured
6.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Coralville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Iowa City VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Iowa City
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Iowa City
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Iowa City
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Coralville
Coralville's student/teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 56.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
56.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Coralville (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 22,264 students · in-state tuition $11,622 · 73% graduate · median earnings $70,727 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,591 students · in-state tuition $6,288 · 33% graduate · median earnings $45,413 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Coralville
Coralville has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayEffigy Mounds National Monument
National Monument
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Coralville
Coralville Public Library
1401 5th St, Coralville
Cities Near Coralville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Coralville FAQ
Is Coralville, Iowa affordable?⌄
Coralville's median rent is $1,057/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $69,144/year. Median home value is $298,500.
Is Coralville, Iowa safe?⌄
Coralville's violent crime rate was 185 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1874 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Coralville, Iowa?⌄
Johnson County, which includes Coralville, has an unemployment rate of 2.7%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Coralville, Iowa?⌄
The cost of living in Coralville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,057/month and median household income is $69,144/year. The median home value is $298,500. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Coralville, Iowa?⌄
The average commute in Coralville is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from