Del Rio, TX vs Waterloo, IA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Del Rio
80.9
#59 nationally
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
Del Rio leads in crime level (4.7 vs 13.0). Waterloo leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 20 min). Waterloo leads in walk score (37 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Del Rio, TX | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.9 (#59) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 34,574 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $208,595 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $57,072 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 20 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.6 | D+1.2 |
B-
80.9 Score
Del Rio, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$208,595
Population
34,574
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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B-
81.8 Score
Waterloo, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$149,005
Population
66,606
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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