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Waverly, IA vs Waukee, IA

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Are people in Waukee older or younger than people in Waverly?
- The Median Age in Waukee is 0.8 years older than in Waverly.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waukee or Waverly?
- Waukee housing costs are 56.5% more expensive than Waverly housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waukee or Waverly?
- The average commute for residents of Waukee is 5.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Waverly.

Things to do in Waverly?
Waverly is a city located in Bremer County, Iowa. The population was 8,249 at the 2010 census and has since grown to an estimated 8,744 by 2018. Waverly is situated along the Cedar River making it a great place for outdoor activities such as fishing and camping. The city also offers many recreational amenities such as parks and trails as well as educational resources like a local library and universities nearby.

Things to do in Waukee?
Waukee, IA sits on either side of Interstate 80/35 just northwest of Des Moines in Dallas county. The city has seen rapid growth due to its great quality of life and many popular attractions including the Waukee Ice Cream Shop and The Waukee Public Library.

 Waverly, IAWaukee, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,441329,725,481
 Median Income$70,688  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$214,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.21  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Waverly    3 Reviews

The city is very clean and safe. Nice, well kept parks and recreation areas. Bike trails wind throughout town and excellent public recreation center. Because of the  More

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Waverly is a quite nice town, it has a nice amount of gas stations with reasonable prices and has 4 big name grocery stores. TBH it has one of everything. It has all  More

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Reviews for Waukee    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

moved here from nj the pace is so different here- lots to do- hills and bike paths, restaurants galore, theaters,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this! Low crime, high education standards, clean/attractive, family-oriented community with generally conservative values. Easy  More

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