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Waterloo, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,920 Population 1,042/sq mi density
$59,200 Median Income $38,480 per capita
$234,000 Home Value
$596 Median Rent 13.2% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$59,200 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$234,000 home value, $596/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Waterloo, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,200
21% below
$38,480 per capita
Home Value
$234,000
17% below
Median Rent
$596/mo
49% below
13.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
74% below
24.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
16.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
249 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
79%
Home Value
83%
Rent
51%
Poverty
129%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
192%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waterloo a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waterloo residents earn a median household income of $59,200 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,480. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 153 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waterloo is $234,000 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $596/month, with 13.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

8.7% of adults in Waterloo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 24.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Waterloo has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,920
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density1,042/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

C+
Median Income$59,200
Per Capita$38,480
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty16.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$740

Housing

A
Home Value$234,000
Rent$596
Ownership57.5%
Housing Units2,245
Rent Burden13.2%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation696 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+24.0%
Graduate+3.5%

Community

Commute24 min

Did You Know?

17.0% work from home.