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Retirement community in Coralville, Iowa

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Coralville, Iowa Retirement Guide

established retirement community
71

Retirement Score

Coralville, Iowa at a Glance

Median Home Price
$271,800
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security and retirement income exempt for those 55+.
Avg January Low
13.6°F
Cost of Living Index
88.4 (US avg = 100)
Best For
established retirement community
RetireCityIQ Score
71 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Coralville, Iowa, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
88.4 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$67,691High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Coralville's cost of living is 11.599999999999994% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$271,800High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,022High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
53.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Coralville using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$589

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$661

Median home price used: $271,800

Median rent reference: $1,022 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
Care Access (Proxy)
100 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
52 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Coralville scores 100 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
60 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security and retirement income exempt for those 55+.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

Iowa has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
83.6°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Avg January Low
13.6°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Annual Precipitation
31.9"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Sunny Days / Year
287 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026

With 287 sunny days a year and an average January low of 13.6°F, Coralville offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
100 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
21.1 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
16.6 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
22,494High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
32.6High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
13.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
3.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
58.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
70.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
13.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
4.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
9.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Coralville

Is Coralville, Iowa a good place to retire?▾

Coralville, Iowa is one of the US retirement-friendly cities tracked by RetireCityIQ. Notable retirement-relevant traits include established retirement community. See the at-a-glance card on this page for the cost of living, state tax treatment, climate, and healthcare access metrics.

What is the cost of living in Coralville, Iowa for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 88, roughly 12% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $271,800.

Does Iowa tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Iowa residents: State income tax; Social Security and retirement income exempt for those 55+.

What is the climate like in Coralville, Iowa?▾

Coralville, Iowa has January average low around 14°F, July average high around 84°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Coralville, Iowa?▾

Coralville scores 100/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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