Cedar RapidsHome Addition Contractors

137Kresidents
$60,000-$74,999median income
12ZIP codes

Cedar Rapids's 137,264 residents, with median incomes of $60,000-$74,999, are among the most active home improvement markets in the Midwest.

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The Cedar Rapids Home Improvement Market

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137K
Metro area population
$60,000-$74,999
Median household income
$3,000 or More
Median annual property tax
12
ZIP codes covered
Iowa City Metro
Metro statistical area

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    Home Addition Cost & ROI · Cedar Rapids

    2025 Cost vs. Value · Cedar Rapids market.

    ProjectCostResaleROI
    Deck Addition | Composite$24,208$19,08579%
    Deck Addition | Wood$16,825$12,36574%