Iowa Lakes, IA relocation guide
Moving to Stone City, IA
$535,700Median home value
Jones CountyArea
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About Stone City
Stone City is a tiny unincorporated community in Jones County, Iowa, of about 200 people, set along the Wapsipinicon River. It is famous as the subject of Grant Wood's 1930 painting "Stone City, Iowa" and for its historic limestone quarries and the Stone City Art Colony of the 1930s. A cluster of stone houses and the old general store make up the town.
Home prices in Stone City
The median home value in Stone City is $535,700.
Top places in Stone City
- The Wapsipinicon River — fishing and paddling through Jones County.
- Stone City's historic limestone buildings — quarry-era stone architecture.
- Wapsipinicon State Park — caves, trails and the river, ~10 min away.
- Anamosa — the county seat with the Grant Wood Art Gallery.
- Stone City's general store — the historic community gathering spot.
Commuting from Stone City
- ~30 min to Cedar Rapids via US-151.
- ~20 min to Anamosa for basic services.
- No public transit; residents drive.
Stone City FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Stone City, IA?
The median home value in Stone City is $535,700. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Stone City, IA?
~30 min to Cedar Rapids via US-151.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.