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Waverly, Iowa houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Waverly, IA (Bremer County) — Census median home value $215,200, county listing prices up about 1.7% over the past year. Market data for Waverly houses and the broader area.
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Waverly, IA is in Bremer County, Iowa — this guide covers houses in Waverly and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 10,446, with a median household income of $78,429. Census data puts the median value of houses in Waverly at $215,200.
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Market overview
Waverly housing market
Waverly is in Bremer County, Iowa. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Waverly and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$215,200
Population (Census ACS)
10,446
Median household income
$78,429
County price trend (2025)
1.67% 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
Waverly market snapshot
Population
10,446
County
Bremer County
Median Household Income
$78,429
Median Home Value (city)
$215,200
Median Gross Rent
$909/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Waverly's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $215,200.
County Price Trend
Bremer County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.67% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Waverly has an estimated population of 10,446 and a median household income of $78,429, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Waverly's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 14% 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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County guide: Bremer County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Waverly.
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Nearby communities include Denver, Plainfield, Tripoli, Readlyn, Frederika, Sumner.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Janesville (~5.3 mi), Shell Rock (~5.7 mi), Clarksville (~10.8 mi), New Hartford (~13.1 mi), Cedar Falls (~14.0 mi), Nashua (~16.2 mi), Allison (~16.7 mi), Waterloo (~17.0 mi), Parkersburg (~18.7 mi), Dunkerton (~19.0 mi), Hudson (~19.9 mi), Evansdale (~20.4 mi), Elk Run Heights (~20.6 mi), Greene (~20.8 mi), Raymond (~21.3 mi), Ionia (~21.7 mi).
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Census & home facts
Waverly data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
10,446
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$215,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$78,429
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$909
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.67%
Census place type
city
County
Bremer County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
11.26 sq mi
Census GEOID
1982875
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Waverly
Schools
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District — 7 schools, 2,394 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Bremer addresses may be served by Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Waverly FAQ
What are houses worth in Waverly, IA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Waverly at $215,200.
How much do houses cost in Waverly, IA?
For owner-occupied houses in Waverly, Census ACS data shows a median value of $215,200. Active listing prices in Bremer County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Waverly, IA?
Waverly houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Bremer 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 Waverly, IA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Waverly's population at approximately 10,446.
What's the median rent in Waverly, IA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Waverly at approximately $909 per month.
What is the median household income in Waverly, IA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Waverly at approximately $78,429.
Is the Waverly housing market growing?
Bremer County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.67% annual change in 2025.
Is Waverly, IA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Waverly's median home value at about 2.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 14% 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 Waverly, IA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District for many Waverly addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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