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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lafnow a good place to live?
Lafnow is a good place to live. Lafnow is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Lafnow has 2 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.0 people per acre and a median age of 33. The average household income is $43,646 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 17% of residents. A majority of residents in Lafnow are renters, with 63% of residents renting and 37% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Lafnow can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Lafnow neighborhood guide.
Is Lafnow, IA a safe neighborhood?
Lafnow, IA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 6 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Lafnow?
The median home price in Lafnow is $100,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $20,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.31%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $500 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $21K a year to afford the median home price in Lafnow. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Lafnow is $44K.
What are the best public schools in Lafnow?
The best public schools that serve Lafnow are:
- West High School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 3.5.
- East High School has a C+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 3.5.
- Bunger Middle School has a C Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
What are the best private schools in Lafnow?
The best private schools that serve Lafnow 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.
- Sonrise Christian School & Daycare has a student teacher ratio of 3:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Lafnow, Waterloo, IA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Lafnow, Waterloo, IA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Lafnow, Waterloo, IA are Neighbors for Life, Walnut, Church Row, Neighbors Helping Neighbors and Liberty Park.
