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Waterloo, IA
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Population: 67,695
Home Price: $122,300
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Overview
Waterloo is a midsize city in the state of Iowa with a population of 67,695. Waterloo has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
16.4 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Waterloo, IA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Waterloo
Iowa
United States
Per Capita Income
$29,079
$30,483
$32,693
Median Household Income
$49,430
$60,214
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.7%
4.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
12.6%
7.4%
10.5%
Age
Waterloo
Iowa
United States
Median Age
36.8
42.5
42.3
Gender
Waterloo
Iowa
United States
Male
49.8%
50.2%
49.8%
Female
50.2%
49.8%
50.2%
Race
Waterloo
Iowa
United States
White
72.4%
94.1%
80.3%
Black or African American
17.3%
0.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
2.5%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
2.4%
1.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.6%
3.1%
5.2%
Housing Information
Waterloo
Iowa
United States
Median Home Price
$122,300
$109,187
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$647
$525
$801
Family Households
39.5%
39.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
29.7%
29.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
60.1%
79.6%
72.9%
Renters
39.9%
20.4%
27.1%
Education
Waterloo
Iowa
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.0%
5.5%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
33.6%
33.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
23.0%
22.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.2%
12.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
15.8%
13.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Waterloo
Iowa
United States
Mathematics
49.6%
71.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
51.1%
70.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Waterloo
Iowa
United States
Murder
1.5
1.0
3.0
Rape
17.7
46.6
38.0
Robbery
56.1
13.1
40.7
Assault
376.5
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Waterloo
Iowa
United States
Burglary
760.5
311.2
336.1
Theft
1532.7
1237.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
190.5
121.6
167.1
Arson
20.7
9.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Waterloo, IA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beer
korean food
pizza
dairy
craft beer
mexican
recipes
ice cream
meat
chef
cheese
delicious
nutritional
tacos
sandwiches
sushi
chili
resturant
snacks
avocado
hangered at
west wahawks
high school football
football
basketball
video games
baseball
wrestling
college football
country music
little league
fantasy football
flag football
kifa stlouis cardinals fan
soccer
music rbsoul
golf
pro wrestling
youth baseball
hockey player
inspired by
museum
amazing artwork
fine art
art gallery
gallery
printmaker
craft
studio
library
nft
creative projects
collection
composer multiinstrumentalist
nature
poetry
composer
illustrator
creative
original artwork
video games
nerdy things
reading writing
random stuff
anime
gaming anime
gaming
horror movies
books
road trips
nerdy
carmotorcycle
memes
theme parks
rpgs
fishing
hiking
refinishing furniture
miami dolphins
cycling
sports
local news
tv
radio show
music videos
music rbsoul
pro wrestling
gaming anime
gaming
townsquare media
emmy winner
classic rock
theme park
digital content
journalist covering
marketing
studio
ent
mlb nfl
composer multiinstrumentalist
sports
space
summer
winter
nature
conservation
fishing
astronomy
hiking
beach
patio
cycling
waterpark
photography
paddling
nightlife
sledding
pickleball
pool
beaches
home depot
post office
local hyvee
shopping trip
shop online
gift cards
bike shop
surplus store
thrift store
kits
gift card
hyvee
tire shop
flower shop
toe shoes
warehouse
furniture
lowes
deals
handmade items
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