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title: Iowa City's Local Favorites (2027) | City Favorites
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updated: 2026-10-29
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Iowa City, IA · 5 lists

# Iowa City's local favorites

The businesses Iowa City recommends, labelled for what they do best, with the reason behind every label.

- Updated October 29, 2026

[HVAC Contractors](https://thecityfavorites.com/iowa-city/hvac-contractors/)

- [HVAC Contractors](https://thecityfavorites.com/iowa-city/hvac-contractors/)
- [Auto repair shops](https://thecityfavorites.com/iowa-city/auto-repair-shops/)
- [Brake repair shops](https://thecityfavorites.com/iowa-city/brake-repair-shops/)

Popular services

## Favorites by service

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### [HVAC Contractors](https://thecityfavorites.com/iowa-city/hvac-contractors/)

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### [Auto repair shops](https://thecityfavorites.com/iowa-city/auto-repair-shops/)

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### [Brake repair shops](https://thecityfavorites.com/iowa-city/brake-repair-shops/)

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### [Transmission repair shops](https://thecityfavorites.com/iowa-city/transmission-repair-shops/)

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### [Tire shops](https://thecityfavorites.com/iowa-city/tire-shops/)

Local facts

## Iowa City, by the numbers

Official figures, with sources.

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2,959

People per square mile

[Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025

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25.8 sq mi

Land area

[U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025

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76,229

Iowa City residents

[U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025

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+1.9%

Population change since 2020 (from 74,833 (April 2020 base))

[U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025

Questions

## Questions about Iowa City

Which services does City Favorites cover in Iowa City?

HVAC Contractors, Auto repair shops, Brake repair shops, Transmission repair shops.

How are Iowa City businesses chosen?

Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list.

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