Glenn Heights, 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.
Glenn Heights
69
#1263 nationally
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
Glenn Heights leads in crime level (6.4 vs 13.0). Waterloo leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 31.2 min). Glenn Heights leads in median household income ($87,686 vs $54,104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glenn Heights, TX | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1263) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 18,793 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,753 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $87,686 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 31.2 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 37 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+1.2 |
Data coverage note: Glenn Heights is missing data for 1 metric that Waterloo has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69 Score
Glenn Heights, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,753
Population
18,793
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$87,686
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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