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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Brenda K.

Weekend activities in Waterloo?

Hey everyone, Household incomes average around $92,005 in Waterloo. The median home value here is around $237,900, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is su...

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Grace Price

Best and worst neighborhoods in Waterloo

Hey, Median household income is $92,005, which feels pretty solid for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. Worth the trade-offs? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. ...

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Theodore Moore

Best neighborhoods in Waterloo

I'm a remote worker and With a population of 11,055, Waterloo is a small town. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely risin...

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Brenda K.

Pros and cons of Waterloo after 3 years

Random thought, Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $873 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Does this match your experience?

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Easton P.

Is it worth buying in Waterloo?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but It's a a small town city with about 11,055 people. With a population of 11,055, Waterloo is a small town. The median home value here is around $237,900, which is actually reasonable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a ve...

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Billy R.

Is Waterloo still affordable?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Crime rate is something to consider -Waterloo sits at 89.4 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Would love some local perspective.

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Easton P.

Working remotely from Waterloo

Random thought, My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $237,900, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of co...

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Jordan T.

Weekend activities in Waterloo?

Longtime lurker here, You can expect to pay around $873 for rent here. Rent is about $873/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families...

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Mackenzie Robinson

Rent in Waterloo getting crazy

Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate.

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Grace Price

Job hunting in Waterloo -tips?

OK so I'm a 26-year-old teacher and The median home value here is around $237,900, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Waterloo sits at 89.4 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a...

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