At a Glance
Median Income
$75,417
$35,341 per capita
Home Value
$218,400
Zillow: $451,464
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
332/100K
221/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
10.6% smoking rate
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
3.2 / 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 $75,417 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,341. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,801 business establishments, including 1,556 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waterloo is $218,400 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $451,464. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Waterloo reports 332 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 221/100K.
Education
18.3% of adults in Waterloo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waterloo has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population950
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density1,022/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,417
Per Capita$35,341
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$73,771M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,305
Housing
A+
Home Value$218,400
Rent$1,125
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$451,464
Housing Units378
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent332/100K
Property221/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,599/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,119 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Waterloo was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 1,556 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.