University Park, 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.
University Park
68.7
#1302 nationally
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
University Park leads in crime level (1.7 vs 13.0). University Park leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $54,104). Waterloo leads in cost of living index (88 vs 245).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | University Park, TX | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1302) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 24,954 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,499,000 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $250,001 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 245 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+1.2 |
D+
68.7 Score
University Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,499,000
Population
24,954
Crime
Low
Walk Score
61
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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