Kyle, 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.
Kyle
72
#936 nationally
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
Kyle leads in crime level (5.4 vs 13.0). Waterloo leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 37.3 min). Waterloo leads in walk score (37 vs 17).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kyle, TX | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#936) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 62,548 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $299,223 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $85,199 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 37.3 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+1.2 |
C-
72 Score
Kyle, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$299,223
Population
62,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
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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