Living in Waterloo (Iowa)
Waterloo (Iowa) is a large place in Iowa, United States, home to 68,460 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 11%, #1,269 of 12,111), remote workers (top 16%, #1,119 of 7,271), low-income households (top 25%, #2,398 of 9,771).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Waterloo (Iowa)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- The Cedar runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 03 min and sets around 23:40; in late June it sets around 3:50.
How Waterloo (Iowa) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Iowa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 51 | #4,938 of 11,898 | #90 of 102 | Map |
| Low-income household | 49 | #2,398 of 9,771 | #94 of 120 | Map |
| Low-income family | 53 | #2,419 of 8,006 | #47 of 53 | Map |
| Single parent | 53 | #2,508 of 6,237 | #35 of 37 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #4,467 of 9,474 | #26 of 69 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 60 | #4,545 of 9,474 | #35 of 69 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #3,749 of 10,762 | #17 of 138 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 64 | #1,119 of 7,271 | #19 of 83 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #5,873 of 8,006 | #50 of 53 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 57 | #1,269 of 12,111 | #91 of 165 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 51 | #4,369 of 7,271 | #26 of 83 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #4,672 of 9,474 | #51 of 69 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 50 | #8,882 of 18,063 | #304 of 353 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 10 | #12,474 of 16,523 | #242 of 283 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 49 | #7,325 of 18,063 | #312 of 353 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 64 | #3,716 of 16,523 | #19 of 283 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 57 | #5,236 of 21,167 | #24 of 457 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #5,754 of 12,111 | #145 of 165 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 37 | #7,749 of 12,111 | #74 of 165 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Cedar Falls 9 km
- Waverly (Iowa) 28 km
- Independence (Iowa) 37 km
- Oelwein 40 km
- Vinton (Iowa) 45 km
- Marshalltown 68 km
- Charles City 69 km
- Manchester (Iowa) 73 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.