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Waterloo, IN

Waterloo, IN.

Population: 4,104 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Waterloo, IN is $258,377 — up 7.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $259,950 after a median 7 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$258,377

Typical home value

+7.3%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$258,377
1-year appreciation
+7.3%
3-year appreciation
+22.0%
5-year appreciation
+37.9%
10-year appreciation
+107.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$258,377
House Price Index (state)
378.8 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$259,950
Median list price
$264,950
Median price per sqft
$168
1-year sale-price change
+13.0%
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
100.5%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+3.9%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$765/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$814/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,023/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,270/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,344/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.2 : 1
Schools include
DeKalb High School, DeKalb Middle School, Waterloo Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 3% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
38.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,719
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,044

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Walker/Rowe Waterloo Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) (34 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
27
Hospitals include
LUTHERAN HOSPITAL OF INDIANA, THE ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL OF LUTHERAN HEALTH NETWOR, PARKVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+124 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
40.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,285
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
59.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,540
Average weekly wage
$1,281
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
114

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WaterlooState medianUS median
Typical home value$258,377$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$259,950$238,000$325,000
Median days on market7 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,285$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Waterloo, IN?
$258,377.
What is the median sale price in Waterloo, IN?
$259,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Waterloo, IN?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in Waterloo, IN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,023/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Waterloo, IN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Waterloo, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 3% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Waterloo, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Waterloo, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Waterloo, IN?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Waterloo, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Waterloo, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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