Normandy is a sleepy suburb two miles northwest of the Iowa City Downtown District and 1-½ miles north of the University of Iowa and its medical center. "Because of the proximity to UI and the hospital and clinics, this area has many folks who work there and walk, bike ride or take their scooters to work," says Realtor Daphne Patton, who sells houses in the neighborhood with Urban Acres Real Estate. The neighborhood offers walkable access to the City Park, an expansive greenspace that hosts outdoor theatrical performances in the summer. Residents also spectate college sports and indulge in the downtown's diverse cultural offerings, like the art museum and annual jazz festival. Normandy's land runs low and flat along the Iowa River and is prone to flooding. Locals commonly refer to it as "Mosquito Flats."
Normandy’s location along the Iowa River makes it a scenic and serene neighborhood.
Normandy is conveniently just minutes from the University of Iowa campus.
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Single-family houses constructed on a floodplain
The neighborhood was developed in the 1960s. Wood-exterior and brick ranch-styles sell for between $170,000 and $420,000. Bi-level houses sell for between $230,000 and $310,000. The neighborhood was built on a floodplain after the city annexed the land in the 1950s. Floods severely damaged many of the neighborhood's houses in 1993 and 2008. The water's height in 2008 reached the 500-year flood mark. The city and the federal government have spent millions to raze many houses to prevent further flooding. "By reducing the density of homes in that area, that would help reduce future flooding risk because the lack of homes would give more natural areas for water to spread out instead of rise," says Realtor Daphne Patton, who sells houses in the neighborhood with Urban Acres Real Estate. Patton's family has lost two homes in Normandy due to flooding. The lots left over after the structures were demolished remain empty and cannot be developed in the future. "The area is a natural floodplain, and the city's goal is to return that area back to what nature intended," Patton says. According to Risk Factor, almost all houses in the neighborhood have a minor to severe risk of flooding.
Normandy’s well-kept ranch homes reflect the pride of its residents.
Normandy’s mix of ranch and split-level homes makes it a neighborhood full of character.
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Hancher Auditorium and Riverside Theatre
Immediately east of the neighborhood, City Park is home to the Riverside Theatre, an outdoor venue hosting free summer theatrical productions. The Riverside Shakespeare Festival comes to the park every June. The neighborhood is a mile northwest of Hancher Auditorium, a performing arts center owned by the University of Iowa. The center hosts conversations with authors like John Irving and filmmakers like Werner Herzog. It also hosts musical acts like Jason Isbell and Old Crow Medicine Show. Iowa City Downtown District is a hub of art and culture. The University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art shows the work of world-renowned painters like Pablo Picasso and Grant Wood. The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History has over 140,000 objects that tell the story of life on Earth. The downtown's 725-seat Englert Theatre stages live music, films, plays and lectures. The downtown holds the annual Iowa City Jazz Festival, which includes concessions, artists' booths and over 20 musical acts. The University of Iowa's NCAA Division I sports teams are a major source of entertainment within 2 miles south of Normandy. Nearly 70,000 fans pack into Kinnick Stadium during football season to root for the Hawkeyes. The college's wrestling, basketball and gymnastics teams compete at the campus' Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Residents can access the athletic venues by walking just over a mile south on the sidewalks along Lee Street, Woolf Avenue and Hawkins Drive.
Normandy residents enjoy a bit of culture, thanks to the nearby University of Iowa.
Hawkeye football fans in Normandy love being just blocks from Kinnick Stadium.
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Restaurants along 2nd Street
There are multiple restaurants along 2nd Street. Vine Tavern & Eatery is an Irish-American chain specializing in draft beer and bar fare. Iowa Pho warms its patrons on snowy days with hot noodles and broth bowls. La Bendición draws customers with its vegan-friendly Salvadoran dishes. Global Mart sells fresh meat, vegetables and other cooking ingredients. People can access these restaurants by walking less than a mile on the sidewalk along Rocky Shore Drive.
A warm bowl of pho at Iowa Pho is a favorite treat for Normandy residents.
Normandy locals flock to Vine Tavern & Eatery for great food and Hawkeyes pride.
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Highly rated public schools in the Iowa City Community School District
The A Niche-rated Lincoln Elementary School is a mile south via Rocky Shore Drive. South East Junior High School has a B Niche rating. Iowa City High School is 4 miles to the neighborhood's southeast. It has an A-minus rating. The Little Hawk, the school paper, and the Red and White, the school's literary and art magazine, are each in the National Scholastic Press Association Hall of Fame. The University of Iowa and the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics are 1-½ miles south of the neighborhood. The university has roughly 22,000 undergraduates and 6,100 postgraduates. It is within walking distance.
Lincoln Elementary provides Normandy kids with a nurturing learning environment.
South East Junior High shapes the future for Normandy’s young learners.
City High School prepares Normandy teens for bright futures and big opportunities.
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Outdoor recreation at City Park
Residents who live along the Iowa River fish for smallmouth bass and trout. Some folks also launch canoes and kayaks into the river. The City Park is just east of Normandy and within walking distance. Its amenities include playgrounds, tennis courts, baseball fields, shelters and grills, cabins, ice skating ponds, a boat ramp and a pool. Locals walk to the park.
Normandy locals cherish the trails and playgrounds at nearby City Park.
Normandy’s proximity to City Park offers endless opportunities for outdoor fun.
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Getting around Iowa City
The neighborhood does not have direct access to bus stops, and there is very little through traffic. The Iowa City Downtown District is 2 miles southeast via Park Road and North Dubuque Street, and the Eastern Iowa Airport is 23 miles north via Interstate 380. With its central location, Normandy residents have Iowa City's best arts and entertainment options at their fingertips. People can take the sidewalks to the university, about a mile south.
Living in Normandy means enjoying natural beauty and urban convenience.
Normandy’s riverside charm makes it one of Iowa City’s most picturesque neighborhoods
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
147
Median Age
28
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,124
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$140,014
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
91.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
66.3%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
54.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
30''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
38/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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