Cedar Rapids anchors eastern Iowa with a manufacturing and grain-processing economy along the Cedar River. Linn County's property tax rate is slightly below Des Moines's.
Recommended for incomes above $55k/yr (28% DTI rule)
Cedar Rapids housing market
The 1.55% property tax rate reflects the county-level effective rate for Cedar Rapids and is used to calculate your monthly tax escrow above. This rate may differ from the statewide Iowa average — county-level data produces more accurate monthly payment estimates for Cedar Rapids buyers. Many Cedar Rapids properties also carry HOA fees — the area average is approximately $50/month, which is not included in the calculator above.
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