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 surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Kai Cook
Bought a house here in 2019 and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Aaliyah G.
Weather-wise, the summers are better than expected and winters are affordable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Doris R.
I work in marketing here and I love the pace of life here. The job market for my field is surprisingly good. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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William J.
We moved here with our family and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Schools in Greenfield area are hit or miss. Kids love it here.
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Lucy Harris
Moved here from Tampa about 6 years ago. it's not perfect but it works for me. Still getting used to nightlife but Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Everly Perez
preach
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Bennett C.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem tough.
I've been here 6 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is cultural scene. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the job market is legit. And if you're into running, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Midtown side vs the Uptown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Silas Morgan
I work in real estate here and it was the best decision I ever made. The job market for my field is decent. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Gabriel
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's been a really good experience overall. Hope this helps!.
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Alexander Anderson
hmm interesting perspective
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Mateo Perez
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I love the pace of life here. Internet is better than expected in most areas.
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