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Waterloo, NY
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Waterloo, NY
At a Glance
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)
Is Waterloo a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Waterloo residents earn a median household income of $52,404 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,859. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 765 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waterloo is $111,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,124. Median rent is $910/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Waterloo reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,655/100K.
Education
23.4% of adults in Waterloo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waterloo has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.