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    Best Neighborhoods for Retirees in Iowa (2026 Rankings)

    Retirement is about finding the right balance of safety, affordability, and quality of life. We analyzed 25 neighborhoods in Iowa to find the best areas for retirees, focusing on low crime rates and reasonable cost of living.

    Iowa CityIA
    Kurby Score: 59
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $256,600
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    Cedar RapidsIA
    Kurby Score: 66
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $167,900
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    DavenportIA
    Kurby Score: 65
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $155,100
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    4
    Sioux CityIA
    Kurby Score: 60
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $149,800
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    5
    West Des MoinesIA
    Kurby Score: 62
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $266,700
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    6
    AnkenyIA
    Kurby Score: 62
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $281,700
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    7
    DubuqueIA
    Kurby Score: 65
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $178,000
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    8
    AmesIA
    Kurby Score: 56
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $247,500
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    9
    WaterlooIA
    Kurby Score: 59
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $142,000
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    10
    Council BluffsIA
    Kurby Score: 60
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $153,400
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    11
    UrbandaleIA
    Kurby Score: 68
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.2 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $298,500
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    12
    Cedar FallsIA
    Kurby Score: 65
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.3 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $244,800
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    13
    BettendorfIA
    Kurby Score: 67
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.3 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $273,600
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    14
    MarionIA
    Kurby Score: 67
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.3 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $208,200
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    15
    Fort DodgeIA
    Kurby Score: 60
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.4 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $123,600
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    16
    OttumwaIA
    Kurby Score: 59
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.4 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $88,800
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    17
    MarshalltownIA
    Kurby Score: 59
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.4 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $109,800
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    18
    ClintonIA
    Kurby Score: 59
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.4 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $112,700
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    19
    WaukeeIA
    Kurby Score: 62
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.4 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $305,300
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    20
    Mason CityIA
    Kurby Score: 60
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.4 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $125,500
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    21
    CoralvilleIA
    Kurby Score: 61
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.5 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $271,800
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    22
    North LibertyIA
    Kurby Score: 62
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.5 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $272,900
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    23
    AltoonaIA
    Kurby Score: 61
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.5 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $244,500
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    24
    BurlingtonIA
    Kurby Score: 59
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.5 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $111,600
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39
    25
    JohnstonIA
    Kurby Score: 61
    Violent Crime Rate: 0.5 per 1K
    Affordability: 212
    Home Value: $332,000
    Property Tax: $1,663/yr
    AQI: 39

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