New Listing
Pending
1021 COLUMBIA STWATERLOO, IA 50703
3
1
1,352 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Lockard Realty Company; Michael J Taylor
MLS® #: 20265107
Common Grounds
Waterloo
About the neighborhood
Common Grounds offers a peaceful neighborhood with a variety of charming single detached homes, many built before 1960, showcasing classic architectural styles. The area features a relatively flat layout, making bike trips to local destinations convenient. Residents benefit from access to several bus lines and nearby stops, providing additional transportation options. Essential amenities such as pharmacies and grocery stores are within easy reach, along with several nearby dining options. Educational institutions including primary and secondary schools are accessible in the neighborhood, supporting educational needs. Overall, Common Grounds balances tranquility with practical access to services, making it an inviting place to settle.
Highlights
This area is great forDaycares
This area is great forElementary Schools
This area is great forHigh Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
Getting around by car is convenient in Common Grounds. It is especially convenient to park. However, the transit in Common Grounds is fairly poor. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines traversing the neighborhood, and it is easy to find a nearby bus stop from most homes. A fair number of residents in the area use their bike since cyclists do not face significant slopes. On the other hand, traveling as a pedestrian is not very common in this neighborhood, although running day-to-day errands is easy without needing a vehicle.
Services
A car is typically needed in Common Grounds to access the nearest supermarket. Nevertheless, getting to the closest pharmacy and thus some staple foods is usually easy. A limited number of restaurants and coffee shops can be found as well. When it comes to education, both primary and secondary schools are convenient to access as a pedestrian from anywhere in this part of the city.
Character
Common Grounds offers a relaxed atmosphere. Most areas in Common Grounds are quiet, as the streets tend to be peaceful - although that is not the case close to the railway line.
Car friendly7.2
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly6.0
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly4.0
A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant
Transit friendly2.0
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants4.6
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries3.8
Some groceries within a short drive
Shopping3.6
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes2.2
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet7.4
Few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife4.4
Variety of bars within a short drive
Vibrant2.2
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $16,096
- Median Household Income
- $30,920
Housing Type
- 84.8% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.3% SEMI DETACHED
- 4.8% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 2.6% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 5.4% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 1.7% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 84.8%
- Semi detached
- 0.3%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 4.8%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 2.6%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 5.4%
- Mobile
- 1.7%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 32.4 years
- 0 to 4
- 7.6%
- 5 to 9
- 8.2%
- 10 to 14
- 8.5%
- 15 to 19
- 9.4%
- 20 to 24
- 8.3%
- 25 to 29
- 4.8%
- 30 to 34
- 5.8%
- 35 to 39
- 8.0%
- 40 to 44
- 5.4%
- 45 to 49
- 5.2%
- 50 to 54
- 4.4%
- 55 to 59
- 5.6%
- 60 to 64
- 8.8%
- 65 to 69
- 3.1%
- 70 to 74
- 2.8%
- 75 to 79
- 1.2%
- 80 to 84
- 0.6%
- 85 and over
- 1.7%
Education Level
- 16.6% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 35.0% HIGH SCHOOL
- 20.1% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 16.5% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 7.5% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 3.2% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.6% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 16.6%
- High School
- 35.0%
- Some college, no degree
- 20.1%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 16.5%
- Bachelor's degree
- 7.5%
- Master's degree
- 3.2%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 0.6%
Commute Mode
- 0.9% FOOT
- 3.2% BIKE
- 1.0% TRANSIT
- 86.3% DRIVE
- 6.3% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.9%
- Bike
- 3.2%
- Transit
- 1.0%
- Drive
- 86.3%
- Other
- 6.3%
- None
- 2.2%
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