Iowa City and its surrounding communities offer a variety of living choices in established neighborhoods where schools and city services are exceptional.

Iowa City is a singular community with big-city amenities wrapped in the convenience a right-sized place.

Iowa City Will Delight You

Mark Wilson, MD, MPH, associate dean for Graduate Medical Education, has called Iowa City home for more than 15 years and here’s why.

Neighborhoods

Surrounding Communities

Right next door or a short drive away, Iowa City’s neighbors offer a variety of settings for a lifestyle that suits you.

• Coralville
• Hills
• North Liberty
• Solon
• Tiffin
• West Branch

Housing

Quality housing exists within walking distance of UI Hospitals and Clinics and radiates from there. All types of accommodations are available and in plentiful supply.

• UI Off-Campus Housing
• Iowa Medical Partners
• UI Faculty and Staff Housing

Commuting

You have several parking/bus options for making the daily commute to UI Hospitals and Clinics.

• UI Parking and Transportation

Schools and Families

Public Schools

Iowa City’s public schools are ranked among the best in the state.

• Iowa City Community School District
• Clear Creek Amana Community School District
• Solon Community School District
• West Branch Community Schools

Private Schools

Iowa City has a tradition of fine academic choices from preschool through high school.

• Heritage Christian School
• Regina Catholic Education Center
• Montessori School of Iowa City
• Scattergood Friends School
• Willowwind School

Daycare

Several possibilities await you for childcare services, including services on or near the health science campus.

• UI listing of community child care resources
• Campus connected centers
• Iowa Department of Human Services Provider Search

Jobs for Spouses

The Iowa City area boasts several employment options with businesses large and small, including the University of Iowa, one of the state’s largest employers.

• University of Iowa Employment
• University of Iowa Student Employment
• Veterans Affairs Hospital Employment
• Corridor Careers

Cultural Connections

Diversity

University of Iowa defines diversity in the broadest sense to mean inclusion of all persons, contributing to a welcoming, inclusive culture across the enterprise.

Spiritual and Ethnic Communities

Individuals from many faiths and backgrounds make Iowa City their home and provide welcome invitations to their activities.