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Waverly

#21 in Best Places to Live in Iowa
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  • Town in Iowa
  • 36 reviews
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      A
    Waverly is a town in Iowa with a population of 10,075. Waverly is in Bremer County and is one of the best places to live in Iowa. Living in Waverly offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Waverly there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals live in Waverly and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Waverly are highly rated.
    Population
    10,075
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $167,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $700
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      24%
    • Own
      76%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      382.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      49.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      247.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      814.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      58.9
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      19%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      13%
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    Working in Waverly

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $63,947
    National
    $55,322
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    Waverly Reviews

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    The town is well cleaned and I feel very safe walking around. Though there is some crime, the town is much like any other small, college town. But, I do not fear walking around without someone with me or being alone or lost; there is always someone watching, whether it is someone from around town or police (in a non-creepy way).
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    It's a very cute small town that has everything you need but isn't too far from larger areas. Family-friendly and has great schools - definitely a great place for raising children!
    I grew up in Waverly, IA and I enjoyed living there. There are many elementary school and a brand new middle school which is very nice. The education system is fantastic and the teachers are top notch. It is a decent sized town, with many restaurants and grocery stores to satisfy various needs. Waverly is also very safe. I never had any issues of safety and security.
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