Random thought, I've been here for 15 years and Poverty rate is 11.5%, which is around average. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 66,947, Waterloo is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 66,947 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Does this match your experience? The weather takes some getting used to.
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Claire Davis
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value food scene, you'll love it. The walkability is genuinely pretty good and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. My neighborhood (Lakewood) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Houston, be prepared for the culture shock. community vibe is completely different here. And Chain restaurants dominate.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Julia Anderson
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Compared to Baltimore it's pretty good.
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Ellie Hughes
big facts right here
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Eleanor Martinez
exactly what I was thinking
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Ezekiel J.
Hot take but I love the pace of life here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 14 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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