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Ely, Iowa, in Linn county, is 9 miles S of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 202 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. Ely contains a population of approximately 1,149.
In Ely, about 64% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Ely, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Ely.
In 2000, Ely had a median family income of $62,500. The typical family in Ely is better off than most in Iowa. The city has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Ely have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Ely has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 71% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Iowa, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Ely, 94% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
Ely strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Ely to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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