Best Places to Live in Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area, Iowa

Waterloo, Iowa is a thriving city located in the heart of the Midwest. It is known for its historic downtown area and is home to several attractions such as National Cattle Congress and Lost Island Waterpark. The city also offers plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities with riverside trails, community gardens, lakes, and even a beach at Hawkeye Wildlife Refuge. Waterloo also boasts numerous shopping areas, art galleries, theatres, and more. Its educational institutions are renowned across the state of Iowa including University of Northern Iowa and Waterloo Center for the Arts. With its reasonable cost of living and diverse economic base, Waterloo provides a great environment for both residents and visitors alike. Small-city complex - Northeast Iowa along the Cedar River.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area is 4.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area's cost of living is 22.0% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Waterloo-Cedar Falls metro area remained slightly Democratic, 50.0% to 48.1%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area's population is 168,595 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 2.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 16.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area is Real Estate: $163,200. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.7%.

SCHOOLS

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area public schools spend $12,549 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.9 students per teacher in Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Waterloo-Cedar Falls

It's a good time to buy in Waterloo-Cedar Falls. Home Appreciation is up 10.7% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Waterloo-Cedar Falls is $163,200.

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