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Iowa CityDecks Contractors

75,752residents
about $55,000median income
5ZIP codes

Iowa City's 75,752 residents, with median incomes of about $55,000, are among the most active home improvement markets in the Midwest.

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The Iowa City Home Improvement Market

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75,752
Metro area population
about $55,000
Median household income
over $3,000
Median annual property tax
5
ZIP codes covered
Iowa City Metro
Metro statistical area

Nearby areas: Iowa City

How Much Does Decks Cost in Iowa City, IA?

Typical Decks projects in Iowa City run $8,000 to $25,000.

Decks Cost & ROI · Iowa City

2025 Cost vs. Value · West North Central market. Iowa City benchmarked against regional average.

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

Deck Addition ROI Trend

Regional ROI by year

Deck Addition Regional ROI by year
YearROI
202044.3%
202151.4%
202250.3%
202338.0%
202470.1%
202578.8%

Source: Remodeling Cost vs Value data, 2020 to 2025.

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