Downtown Cedar Falls vs College Square

Waterloo, IA Neighborhood Comparison

Downtown Cedar Falls' median sale price is $301k, about $21k (7%) more than College Square's $280k (Redfin, Apr–Jun 2026; Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Downtown Cedar Falls
$301k median
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Neighborhood B
College Square
$280k median
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Downtown Cedar Falls
Metric
College Square
$301k
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Median Price
$280k
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School Rating
not compared: missing on one side
8/10
Downtown Cedar Falls
Median Price
100%
College Square
Median Price
93%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Cedar Falls or College Square more expensive?

Downtown Cedar Falls has a median home price of $301k and College Square is $280k. College Square is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Downtown Cedar Falls or College Square?

Downtown Cedar Falls has a school rating of 0/10 and College Square rates 8/10 (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Downtown Cedar Falls has no Walk Score on file. College Square has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.