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Waverly, IA


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Waverly, Iowa

Waverly, Iowa is 17 miles NW of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 156 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. It is in Bremer county. The population of the city is 8,968.

The People and Families of Waverly

In Waverly, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waverly had a median family income of $52,656. Waverly is one of the richer cities in Iowa. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. The people of Waverly can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Waverly political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,450. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Waverly Housing

Of the housing in Waverly, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Waverly than most places in Iowa.

Commuting

In Waverly, 85% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Waverly features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Waverly strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWaverly Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWaverly Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyWaverly College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Waverly Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Waverly Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 16%Waverly People in Middle Class or Better
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Waverly Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Waverly, IA

Comparing Waverly to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens74
Well-Paid Single Women710
Well-Paid Single Men57
Age of the Population32
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity28
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents94
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Housing Recently Built59

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime75

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