The Waterloo housing market is very competitive. The median sale price of a home in Waterloo was $171K last month, up 13.7% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Waterloo is $111, up 1.8% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Waterloo today?
In October 2024, Waterloo home prices were up 13.7% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $171K. On average, homes in Waterloo sell after 12 days on the market compared to 12 days last year. There were 65 homes sold in October this year, down from 72 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$170,500
+13.7% YoY | Oct 2024
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Oct 2024
Growth
% YoY
Waterloo, IA
$170,500
+13.7%
United States
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How hot is the Waterloo housing market?
Waterloo is very competitive. Homes sell in 13 days.
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Redfin Compete Score™
The Redfin Compete Score rates how competitive an area is on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 is the most competitive.
Calculated over the last 3 months
Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 3% below list price and go pending in around 13 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 1% above list price and go pending in around 3 days.
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Climate's impact on Waterloo housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Waterloo.
Flood Factor - Minor
30% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Waterloo has a minor risk of flooding. 3,163 properties in Waterloo are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 30% of all properties in Waterloo. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
28% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Waterloo has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 8,765 properties in Waterloo that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 28% of all properties in Waterloo.
100% of properties are at minor
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Waterloo has a Minor Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Waterloo is most at risk from tornadoes. 31,067 properties in Waterloo have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.