At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$77,008 per capita
Home Value
$883,200
Zillow: $727,596
Median Rent
$1,908/mo
14.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
456/100K
3,294/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Waterloo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waterloo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waterloo a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waterloo residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $77,008. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waterloo is $883,200 , 213% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $727,596. Median rent is $1,908/month, with 14.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Waterloo reports 456 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,294/100K.
Education
27.3% of adults in Waterloo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waterloo has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population886
Median Age53.7 yrs
Density163/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$77,008
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
A+
Home Value$883,200
Rent$1,908
Ownership38.6%
Zillow$727,596
Housing Units321
Rent Burden14.8%
Crime
F
Violent456/100K
Property3,294/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation58 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute28 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Waterloo was built in 1956.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.
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