Waterloo, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Seneca County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
4,600 Population 2,130/sq mi density
$52,404 Median Income $33,859 per capita
$111,300 Home Value $190,073 Zillow
$910 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,404 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,300 home value, $910/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$111,300
61% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$910/mo
22% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
68.9%
5% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,117
Median year built: 1938

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$111,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$190,073
Redfin Median Sale
$150,000
Median Sale Price
$150,000
Median List Price
$144,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

68.9%
Owner-Occupied
31.1%
Renter-Occupied
69%
31%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$1,215/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,315/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,579/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,976/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,193/mo
Census median rent: $910/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Sale Price
$150,000
Median Days on Market
95 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.8%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
25.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$51
Active Inventory
4
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
26.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
68.9%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$111,300
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$190,073
Redfin Median Sale$150,000
Median Sale Price$150,000
Median List Price$144,900
Price Per Sq Ft$51

Rent

Census Median Rent$910
FMR Studio$1,215
FMR 1-Bedroom$1,315
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,579
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,976
FMR 4-Bedroom$2,193

Market

Days on Market95
Sale-to-List Ratio0.8%
Price Drops25.0%
Homes Sold3
Active Inventory4
Price Per Sq Ft$51

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied68.9%
Renter-Occupied31.1%
Homeownership Rate68.9%
Total Housing Units2,117
Median Year Built1938
Rent Burden26.8%