Linn Real Estate
Linn County is the second most populous county in Iowa with a population of more than 234,000 and is one of the fastest growing areas in the state. The county spans 725 square miles and includes 17 cities, with Cedar Rapids as the county seat and the largest city. Marion, Hiawatha, Robins, Ely, Fairfax, Lisbon, and Mount Vernon are all located within Linn County.
Linn County is Iowa's largest manufacturing center, with an economy that employs more than 121,000 people across aerospace, food processing, healthcare, financial services, technology, and logistics. Major employers include Collins Aerospace, General Mills, Quaker Oats, Cargill, Archer Daniels Midland, UnityPoint Health, and Mercy Medical Center. The county is currently experiencing historic investment with Google and QTS data center campuses under construction in southwest Cedar Rapids, representing a combined investment of more than $10 billion.
Population forecasts predict 10 percent growth each decade through 2030, with job growth projected between 14 and 21 percent each decade. The median household income in Linn County is approximately $76,000, and more than a third of the population holds a bachelor's degree or higher. With over 104,000 housing units ranging from rural acreages and small-town homes to urban neighborhoods and new construction, Linn County offers housing options at virtually every price point.
For buyers seeking rural property, acreage, or homes outside city limits, a county-wide search often turns up options that city-specific searches miss. Linn County's road infrastructure, including Interstate 380, U.S. Highway 30, and U.S. Highway 151, provides convenient access to employment centers from nearly any location in the county.
Jay Whitaker is a Realtor at Skogman Realty and the current President of the Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS. Contact Jay for a straightforward conversation about buying or selling anywhere in Linn County.
Linn County is Iowa's largest manufacturing center, with an economy that employs more than 121,000 people across aerospace, food processing, healthcare, financial services, technology, and logistics. Major employers include Collins Aerospace, General Mills, Quaker Oats, Cargill, Archer Daniels Midland, UnityPoint Health, and Mercy Medical Center. The county is currently experiencing historic investment with Google and QTS data center campuses under construction in southwest Cedar Rapids, representing a combined investment of more than $10 billion.
Population forecasts predict 10 percent growth each decade through 2030, with job growth projected between 14 and 21 percent each decade. The median household income in Linn County is approximately $76,000, and more than a third of the population holds a bachelor's degree or higher. With over 104,000 housing units ranging from rural acreages and small-town homes to urban neighborhoods and new construction, Linn County offers housing options at virtually every price point.
For buyers seeking rural property, acreage, or homes outside city limits, a county-wide search often turns up options that city-specific searches miss. Linn County's road infrastructure, including Interstate 380, U.S. Highway 30, and U.S. Highway 151, provides convenient access to employment centers from nearly any location in the county.
Jay Whitaker is a Realtor at Skogman Realty and the current President of the Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS. Contact Jay for a straightforward conversation about buying or selling anywhere in Linn County.
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Linn Listings Summary
Linn - Town vs. County Stats
Avg Price in Linn: $400,800 / County Avg $357,100
112%
Avg Taxes in Linn: $3,500 / County Avg $4,100
87%
Avg Sq. Ft. in Linn: 1,949 / County Avg 2,070
94%
Avg Price per/sqft in Linn:$206 / County Avg $173
119%
Avg Year Built in Linn: 1974 / County Avg 1989
99%
Avg Days on Website in Linn: 55 / County Avg 89
62%
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All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating
