Waterloo 59 Below average
Waterloo Livability #291 ranked city in Oregon#19,779 ranked city in the USARanks better than 32% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Waterloo

PROS
  • Employment

    With higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates, this area scores extremely well in the employment category.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Crime

    Reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people, this area may be perceived as an unsafe place to reside. These statistics encompass both violent and property crime rates.

  • Schools

    The low schools score might be a result of factors like lower than average education levels, lackluster reading and math scores and the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools.

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      Waterloo transportation information

      Statistic Waterloo Oregon National
      Average one way commute29min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work86.0%71.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool3.9%10.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.6%4.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%2.4%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.8%3.9%2.8%
      Working from home7.8%6.4%4.6%
      Source: The Waterloo, OR data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).