Ongoing revitalization of the Waterloo includes strengthening our neighborhoods, reinvesting in downtown, improving opportunities for local businesses and industries, and making strategic public investments. Overall, the goal is to ensure Waterloo is the place to live, work, play, and raise a family.
Source: thenewwaterloo.com
ENVIABLE
COST OF LIVING
Housing Costs in the
Cedar Valley are
23.6%
Lower than the
U.S. Average
Cost of Groceries are
10.7%
Lower than the
U.S. Average
Healthcare Costs are
4.5%
Lower than the
U.S. Average
DEMOGRAPHICS
(WITHIN 5 MILES)
92,700
Population
108,592
Daytime Population
$79,724
Average Household Income
3,919
Businesses
70,093
Employees
Waterloo, IA
A Thriving Community
The City of Waterloo is among six communities statewide recently named a Thriving Community by the Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa Economic Development Authority. The honor comes because Waterloo serves as a model for other communities on both a statewide and national level in attracting housing development for all income levels. City projects will get over $1.7 million in tax credits.
Economic Development Groups in the Market:
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BY THE NUMBERS
$34.3 Million
- Total Permit Valuation
- Highest Two-Month Total in Waterloo History
374 Units
- New housing projects being planned and underway in waterloo
$70 Million
- New Commercial And Industrial Projects in the Works
87,000 SQ. FT
- New Building On Marnie Ave
Source: cityofwaterlooiowa.com
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