Waterloo, IA
Metro area in Iowa · Updated Jan 2026
12-Month Forecast ↑ +1.1%
Median Home Value
$191,869
↑ +3.4%
Year-over-year
Median Rent
$1,084/mo
↑ +2.6%
Year-over-year
Rental Yield
6.8%
Excellent for investors
5-Year Appreciation
+32.8%
Income Needed to Buy
$54,645
20% down, 30% DTI max
Active Listings
568
For-sale inventory
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.8
Favors buying
Price Forecast
1 Month
↑ +0.3%
3 Months
↑ +0.7%
12 Months
↑ +1.1%