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Southwest Area

Cedar Rapids, IA

Crime Score: A - Very low or no crime

4,278
Population
$61,585
Median Income
$146,680
Median Home Value
38.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 143
Robbery 112
Burglary 124
Larceny/Theft 143
Vehicle Theft 116

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$146,680
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
66.3%
Renter Occupied
33.7%
Vacant
11.0%

Cost of Living

10% higher than national average
🏠 Housing +11%
🛒 Food & Groceries +10%
🚗 Transportation +11%
🏥 Healthcare +10%
💡 Utilities +12%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

36.0%
High School+
11.4%
Bachelor's+
3.8%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
84.1%
Black/African American
8.7%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%
Asian
0.8%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
28° / 10°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 63°F
🌧️
34.8"
Annual Rain
❄️
44.0"
Annual Snow

About Southwest Area

Southwest Area is a neighborhood located in Cedar Rapids, IA. With a crime score of A, this area has very low or no crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 4,278 residents with a median household income of $61,585 .

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities