Waverly, IA Area Guide

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Waverly Area Facts

Waverly has a Livability Score of 82_/100, which is considered exceptional
Waverly crime rates are 4% lower than the Iowa average
Cost of living in Waverly is 1% lower than the Iowa average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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Waverly, Iowa - A Great Place to Live! 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I love living in Waverly, Iowa! This really is a town where everyone knows their neighbor, a place where you really feel safe and at home. There are quite a few things to do here especially if you are a nature lover! The river is my favorite place to be with great hiking location ...Read More s, terrific fishing spots and places that you can even camp at if you so choose!

I make quilts and one of the best attractions here in Waverly is the Sew Iowa Shop which caters to all your sewing needs, especially if you are interested in quilting like me! In the summer we have great outdoor concerts, a historical society museum and wonderful restaurants with home style food that tastes just like mom used to make!

The employment rate is growing in Waverly too especially in production and the medical field as well. We also have a college here that has a very attractive tuition available for in state residents! Read Less

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C- Amenities

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

Parks

Kohlmann Park

Kiwanis Park

South Riverside Park

Kid's Kingdom Memorial Park Playground

Brookwood Park

Crestwood Park

Memorial Park

Adams Parkway

Entertainment

Palace Theater

Bremer County Historical Society Museum

Schield International Museum

Players Theatre

Neumann Auditorium

McElroy Communication Arts Center

Voecks Auditorium

Walston-Hoover Stadium

Food & Drink

Dairy Queen

Domino's

Subway

Taco John's

Jimmy John's

Burger King

The Fainting Goat Smokehouse Bar & Grill

Godfather's

F Commute

Is public transit available in Waverly? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Waverly.

Drive to Work

72%

4% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit

0%

5% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

12%

9% higher than the US average

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Waverly? The cost of living in Waverly is 89/100 - which is 1% lower than Iowa.

11% less expensive than average

10% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

D- Crime

What is the crime rate in Waverly? Waverly crime rates are 1,645, which are 4% lower than Iowa

1,645 per 100k people

28% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

28% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

B+ Employment

What is the median income in Waverly? The median income in Waverly is $65,701 which is 20% higher than Iowa.

Median household income

$65,70119% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$29,4551% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

49% lower than the US average

A- Health & Safety

Is Waverly a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Waverly Health Center

Pharmacies

Walgreens

Hy-Vee Pharmacy

Doctors

MercyOne Waverly Family Medicine

Family Foot Health Care

A+ Housing

What are Waverly home prices? Waverly home prices are $175,600 - which is 32% higher than Iowa

Median home value

$175,6005% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$78317% lower than the US average

19% higher than the US average

A+ Schools

Does Waverly have good schools? The Waverly graduation rate is 93% - which is 6% higher than Iowa

High school grad. rates

12% higher than the US average

School test scores

68% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

2% lower than the US average

A+ User Ratings

Is Waverly a good place to live? Waverly has an overall rating of 95% from 4 reviews.

Overall user rating

4 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

3 total surveys