Safest Neighborhoods in Iowa City, IA

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Walnut Ridge

A stone sign reading "Walnut Ridge" marks the entrance to one of Iowa City's most prestigious neighborhoods, which is located less than 4 miles west of downtown. Each home has a unique architectural design, and an active Homeowner Association ensures the neighborhood always looks its best. Residents are minutes from the University of Iowa and its
- Average Value
  
  $916K
- List Price
  
  $845K - $1.8M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  1 Listing
Walnut Ridge
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Galway Hills

A semi-private suburban setting combines with convenience for commuters in Galway Hills, one of Iowa City’s westernmost neighborhoods. Established in the 1990s, this entirely residential community features larger-than-average single-family homes that are removed from the city’s busy downtown and The University of Iowa campus. However, its
- Average Value
  
  $484K
- List Price
  
  $385K - $656K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  3 Listings
Galway Hills
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Southwest Estates

Four miles from the Iowa City Downtown District, Southwest Estates is a small suburban enclave removed from the city's hustle and bustle. The neighborhood is ideal for quiet strolls and family living. Most residents buy houses there for the long term. "There's not a high turnover rate. The University of Iowa and the hospital are big employers for
- Average Value
  
  $455K
- List Price
  
  $430K - $523K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  2 Listings
Southwest Estates
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Bluffwood

Bluffwood, tucked into the Hoover subsection of Iowa City, offers quiet suburban living at the east entrance of the 185-acre Hickory Hill Park. Nearly 400 homes, many on spacious lots, line hilly streets. The prestigious Regina Catholic Education Center is just outside the community's southwest corner. Two small retail centers can be found to the
- Average Value
  
  $416K
- List Price
  
  $170K - $716K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  2 Listings
Bluffwood
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Windsor Ridge

Situated on Iowa City's eastern border, Windsor Ridge marks the culmination of decades of eastward expansion from downtown. This midsize suburban enclave features “some of the newest construction in Iowa City,” according to Realtor Monica Hayes of Lepic-Kroeger REALTORS, who’s specialized in the area since 2012. Larger-than-average homes and lots
- Average Value
  
  $408K
- List Price
  
  $175K - $837K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  4 Listings
Windsor Ridge
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Normandy

Normandy is a sleepy suburb two miles northwest of the Iowa City Downtown District and 1-½ miles north of the University of Iowa and its medical center. "Because of the proximity to UI and the hospital and clinics, this area has many folks who work there and walk, bike ride or take their scooters to work," says Realtor Daphne Patton, who sells
- Average Value
  
  $378K
- List Price
  
  $279K - $1.2M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  1 Listing
Normandy
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Shimek

It's fitting that Shimek was named after Bohumil Shimek, an influential naturalist and early-1900s botany professor at the University of Iowa. The wooded community sits along the northern edge of Iowa City, with homes surrounded by mature trees and protected forests. The centrally-located Shimek Elementary School gives the area a family-friendly
- Average Value
  
  $361K
- List Price
  
  $289K - $1.1M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  2 Listings
Shimek
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Morningside Glendale

Morningside Glendale draws homebuyers who want quiet suburban living just 2 miles east of the Iowa City Downtown District, an arts and entertainment hub. With almost no commercial development, the community offers single-family homes, park access and a highly rated high school. "It's an established, mature neighborhood with easy access to a lot of
- Average Value
  
  $343K
- List Price
  
  $263K - $649K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  1 Listing
Morningside Glendale
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Washington Hills

Washington Hills, a long-established Iowa City suburb, may not stand out against the crowd, but it doesn't shy away from the fact. Whit Lovelace, an Iowa native and Realtor at Urban Acres Real Estate, says, "The neighborhood makeup — I can't think of anything I would call extreme, and I think that's an asset." Residents appreciate having a
- Average Value
  
  $320K
- List Price
  
  $110K - $802K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  11 Listings
Washington Hills
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Creekside

Creekside is a quiet community roughly 1-1/2 miles outside Downtown Iowa City surrounded by schools. As students trek to get an education, residents can head by car, bus, bike or foot to two major retail centers along the neighborhood's borders. For fresh air and a connection to nature, the area offers plentiful gardens in its two main green
- Average Value
  
  $243K
- List Price
  
  $143K - $446K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  2 Listings
Creekside

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