While most communities in Ward 1 are new developments, Neighbors Who Care is separate from the rest due to its classic architecture. One of the oldest neighborhoods in the Ward, it’s the blueprint for the infrastructure found in surrounding communities. Proximity to shopping, dining, schools and major employers, paired with affordably priced longstanding homes, have made this community highly sought after. Homes here sell in about 24 days on average. For comparison, the US average is 44 days.
Neighbors Who Care in Waterloo offers a welcoming community with a strong sense of unity.
Neighbors Who Care is one of Waterloo's oldest and most cherished neighborhoods.
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Proximity to major highways and employers
Neighbors Who Care residents have easy access to US 20, US 63 and US 218, providing an easy start to any commute.
“One of the advantages of the city of Waterloo is that there’s no traffic,” says John Chiles, Ward 1 Councilman. “If the place you're going is 60 miles away and the speed limit is 60 miles per hour, you know you’ll get there in an hour.”
Residents are also in the center of the city and within minutes of major employers. John Deere, MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center and Hawkeye Community College are all within a 2.5-mile radius of Neighbors Who Care.
Neighbors Who Care offers quick access to US 218, simplifying daily commutes.
Mercy One Waterloo Medical Center is just 2 miles from the Neighbors Who Care community.
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Byrnes Park, Hope Martin Memorial Park and more
Greenspaces are abundant around Neighbors Who Care. Byrnes Park is south of the neighborhood and offers a playscape, volleyball court, pickleball courts, a public swimming pool, a basketball court and ample open field space. The park is also home to the public,18-hole Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course. Established in 1908, it’s the city’s oldest golf course.
Hope Martin Memorial Park is northwest of US 63. While it features a playscape, people mostly use the park for fishing, sledding and picnics. Greenbelt Lake Park is connected to Memorial Park by the 10-mile-long Sergeant Road Trail. It’s a community favorite for trail walks, picnics and fishing for largemouth bass. It’s also home to Pat Bowlsby Off-Leash Dog Park and several baseball diamonds.
Kids love exploring the colorful play structures at Waterloo's Byrnes Park playground.
Hit the greens at Warren Memorial Golf Course for a top-notch round in Neighbors Who Care.
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Hy-Vee, East San Marnan Drive and Ridgeway
Along with proximity to major highways and employers, residents are surrounded by shopping and dining options. Hy-Vee is the go-to for grocery needs and is about 1.5 miles south of Neighbors Who Care.
"When I moved here, I was used to groceries and stuff being so expensive and taxes just making it worse," Chiles says. "But when you come here, you spend a little less. Our average grocery bill per week is about 40 bucks for my wife and me.”
In addition to Hy-Vee, residents are within a short distance of big box stores like Walmart, Target and Sam’s Club. Located about 3 miles east of the neighborhood, these big box stores line East San Marnan Drive, Waterloo’s major shopping district.
"We have everything you could possibly want right around the corner – and we’re looking to expand that,” Chiles says.
Ridgeway Avenue is home to smaller, locally owned restaurants and shops. The Other Place is a sports-themed pizzeria known for its casual atmosphere and taco pizza.
A quick trip south from Neighbors Who Care leads you to Hy-Vee’s wide grocery selection.
The Other Place in Neighbors Who Care serves up a unique taco pizza in a fun, casual setting.
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Kingsley Elementary, Hoover Middle and Waterloo West High
Kingsley Elementary is the first stop for kindergarten through fifth-grade kids. The school earns a C-plus rating from Niche and has a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. Hoover Middle serves sixth through eighth graders and has a B-minus rating. The last step is Waterloo West High, which has a B-minus and offers over 40 clubs and activities, including bowling, Refugee Immigrant Youth Organization (RIYO), Bible Club and eSports.
Kingsley Elementary in Waterloo encourages active participation and critical thinking.
Students at Hoover Middle School in Waterloo thrive in a welcoming community.
West High School in Waterloo boasts a rich tradition of excellence in sports and the arts.
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Events in downtown Waterloo
Events that take place in downtown Waterloo are close enough that residents can easily reach them, but not close enough that they cause disturbances. My Waterloo Days is a weekend-long event that’s been held for more than 40 years. It’s kicked off with the My Waterloo Days Parde and features concerts, vendors and activities for the whole family.
Neighbors Who Care is perfectly located for a quick trip to a bustling farmers market.
Formed and Made Market is a go-to destination for locals in Neighbors Who Care.
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Longstanding homes on smaller lots
Unlike most neighborhoods in Ward 1, Neighbors Who Care has older homes on slightly smaller lots. The options in this community are comparable to its neighbor to the east, Ward 5. For instance, Neighbors Who Care has a median lot size of 5,700 square feet, and the average year built is 1926. Audubon is also in Ward 1 and has an average lot size of 16,550 square feet and an average construction date of 1998.
No two homes look the same, and the diverse selection of architectural styles includes entry-level home prices. Early 20th-century traditional, minimal traditional, cottage and Foursquare homes are just a few styles lining the streets of Neighbors Who Care. Homes here range in price from $40,000 to $160,000, which is far more affordable than the US national average of $412,000. “North of Fourth Street, you can find really good, solid homes for under $180,000.”
A picturesque Dutch colonial home graces Neighbors Who Care with its classic design.
Unique houses line Neighbors Who Care, giving the area a vibrant, eclectic feel.
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Parks in this Area
Hope Martin Memorial Park
Byrnes Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Neighbors Who Care
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighbors Who Care Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Neighbors Who Care, Waterloo sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Neighbors Who Care, Waterloo over the last 12 months is $121,950, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$124,450
Median Sale Price
$121,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$121,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$106
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
387
Median Year Built
1926
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,081
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,837
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
846
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
934
Median Age
36
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$45,288
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,737
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.2%
College Graduates
21%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
11°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
24''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
67/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
31/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
26/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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