Fairhope, AL 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.
Fairhope
69
#1262 nationally
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
Fairhope leads in crime level (3.0 vs 13.0). Fairhope leads in median household income ($85,456 vs $54,104). Waterloo leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 24.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairhope, AL | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1262) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 24,974 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,256 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $85,456 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 37 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | D+1.2 |
Data coverage note: Fairhope is missing data for 1 metric that Waterloo has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69 Score
Fairhope, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,256
Population
24,974
Crime
Low
Median Income
$85,456
Southeast
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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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