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Waterbury Area Facts

  • Waterbury has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Waterbury crime rates are 62% lower than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Waterbury is 17% higher than the Des Moines average
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Waterbury? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      American Legion Park
      Greenwood Park
      Frisbie Park
      Colby Park
      Lions Park
      Ashworth Park
      Railroad Park
      Wilson Park

      Entertainment

      Richard Meier Building
      Eliel Saarinen Building
      I.M. Pei Building
      Des Moines Art Center
      Art Studios
      Sylvan Theater
      Colby Park Performance Pavilion
      Des Moines Community Playhouse

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Pal Joey's
      Sully's Irish Pub
      Wendy's
      Dairy Queen
      Charlie's Filling Station
      Subway
      Taco John's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Waterbury? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Waterbury.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      3% lower than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Waterbury? The cost of living in Waterbury is 106/100 - which is 18% higher than Iowa.
      Waterbury
      106

      6% more expensive than average

      Des Moines
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Waterbury? Waterbury crime rates are 1,550, which are 10% lower than Iowa
      Total Crime
      1,550 per 100k people

      32% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 65  

      32% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      68%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Waterbury? The median income in Waterbury is $145,591 which is 167% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $145,591163% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $72,754144% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      81% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Waterbury a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Iowa Lutheran Hospital
      Broadlawns Medical Center
      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
      Iowa Methodist Medical Center
      Mercy Beaverdale Medical Clinic
      Mercy Franklin Center
      VA Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Medicap Pharmacy
      Target Pharmacy
      Price Chopper Pharmacy
      Broadlawns Medical Center Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Price Chopper Pharmacy
      Bauder Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Dr. Nick Palmer/Jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic
      Central Iowa Neurology PC
      Whole Health Chiropractic
      The Livewell Clinic
      Foot & Ankle Institute
      MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery & Spine Care
      Bergman Plastic Surgery
      Des Moines Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Waterbury home prices? Waterbury home prices are $296,550 - which is 123% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $296,55061% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $67829% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      84%

      33% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Waterbury have good schools? The Waterbury graduation rate is 97% - which is 11% higher than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      69%

      43% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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