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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Downtown Waterloo a good place to live?
Downtown Waterloo is a good place to live. Downtown Waterloo is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Downtown Waterloo has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.0 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $67,202 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 32.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Downtown Waterloo are renters, with 57% of residents renting and 43% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Downtown Waterloo can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Downtown Waterloo neighborhood guide.
Is Downtown Waterloo, IA a safe neighborhood?
Downtown Waterloo, IA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 7 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Downtown Waterloo?
The median home price in Downtown Waterloo is $127,400. If you put a 20% down payment of $25,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.49%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $640 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $27K a year to afford the median home price in Downtown Waterloo. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Downtown Waterloo is $67K.
What are the best public schools in Downtown Waterloo?
The best public schools that serve Downtown Waterloo are:
- West High School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 3.5.
- Bunger Middle School has a C Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Irving Elementary School has a C- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 12:1.
What are the best private schools in Downtown Waterloo?
The best private schools that serve Downtown Waterloo are:
- Columbus Catholic School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 3.2.
- St. Edward School has a student teacher ratio of 21:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Downtown Waterloo, Waterloo, IA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Downtown Waterloo, Waterloo, IA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Downtown Waterloo, Waterloo, IA are Does, Church Row, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Walnut and Liberty Park.
