In Cedar, Iowa, the median home price is $257,176, compared with the Iowa median of $237,481; median household income is $80,602; the population is 18,349; schools rate 7.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 128.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Cedar at a glance
Population
18,349
Median Household Income
$80,602
Typical Home Value
$257,176
School District Rating
7.8
Violent Crime Rate
128.6
Avg Commute Time
26.7
About Cedar
Cedar has a population of 18,349. The median home value is $257,176, 8% above the Iowa median. Median household income is $80,602 (7% above the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Center, Springdale, and Farmington.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Cedar
17 towns, by population.
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Cedar at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Cedar?
- Cedar has a population of 18,349 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Cedar?
- The median home value in Cedar is $257,176. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Cedar?
- Median household income in Cedar is $80,602 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Cedar in?
- Cedar is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Cedar?
- Cedar contains 17 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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