Waterloo, IL · Houses & Market Data

Waterloo, Illinois houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Waterloo, IL (Monroe County) — Census median home value $237,900, county listing prices up about 6.5% over the past year. Market data for Waterloo houses and the broader area.

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Waterloo, IL is in Monroe County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Waterloo and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 11,055, with a median household income of $92,005. Census data puts the median value of houses in Waterloo at $237,900.

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Market overview

Waterloo housing market

Waterloo is in Monroe County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Waterloo and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$237,900

Population (Census ACS)

11,055

Median household income

$92,005

County price trend (2025)

6.53% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Waterloo market snapshot

Population

11,055

County

Monroe County

Median Household Income

$92,005

Median Home Value (city)

$237,900

Median Gross Rent

$873/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+6.5%

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Why Waterloo

What makes Waterloo different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Waterloo's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $237,900.

County Price Trend

Monroe County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.53% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Waterloo has an estimated population of 11,055 and a median household income of $92,005, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Waterloo's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 11% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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Places around Waterloo

County guide: Monroe County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Waterloo.

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Nearby communities include Valmeyer, Columbia, Maeystown, Hecker, Dupo, Fults.

More Illinois cities with market guides: Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Rockford, Elgin, Springfield, Peoria, Waukegan.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Floraville (~5.8 mi), Paderborn (~5.9 mi), Millstadt (~8.8 mi), Smithton (~10.2 mi), Red Bud (~12.3 mi), East Carondelet (~14.3 mi), Freeburg (~14.5 mi), Belleville (~15.0 mi), New Athens (~15.2 mi), Cahokia Heights (~16.0 mi), Ruma (~16.7 mi), Sauget (~16.9 mi), Swansea (~17.1 mi), Prairie du Rocher (~18.2 mi), Lenzburg (~18.5 mi), Rentchler (~18.6 mi).

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Census & home facts

Waterloo data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

11,055

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$237,900

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$92,005

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$873

County FHFA annual change (2025)

6.53%

Census place type

city

County

Monroe County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

8.29 sq mi

Census GEOID

1779150

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Waterloo

Schools

Waterloo CUSD 5 — 5 schools, 2,768 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Monroe addresses may be served by Waterloo CUSD 5, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Waterloo FAQ

What are houses worth in Waterloo, IL?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Waterloo at $237,900.

How much do houses cost in Waterloo, IL?

For owner-occupied houses in Waterloo, Census ACS data shows a median value of $237,900. Active listing prices in Monroe County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Waterloo, IL?

Waterloo houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Monroe County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Waterloo, IL?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Waterloo's population at approximately 11,055.

What's the median rent in Waterloo, IL?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Waterloo at approximately $873 per month.

What is the median household income in Waterloo, IL?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Waterloo at approximately $92,005.

Is the Waterloo housing market growing?

Monroe County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.53% annual change in 2025.

Is Waterloo, IL affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Waterloo's median home value at about 2.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 11% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Waterloo, IL?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Waterloo CUSD 5 for many Waterloo addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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