Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
168,163 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,916 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$186,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$589 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$766 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 16
Feb 1 6 21
Mar 2 4 34
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 2 35
Dec 1 8 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 38, IA State House District 75, IA
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Schools

Holmes Junior High School
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Helen A Hansen Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Cedar Falls High School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Lincoln Elementary School
1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

University of Northern Iowa
2 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Allen Hospital
7 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
8 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Waverly Health Center
13 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
4 miles, E • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
60 miles, S • 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
90 miles, SE • 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
92 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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