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Waterford, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
Waterford, CA
At a Glance
How Waterford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waterford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Waterford a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Waterford residents earn a median household income of $73,092 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,530. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waterford is $372,900 , 32% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $423,739. Median rent is $1,567/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Waterford reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,585/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
8.1% of adults in Waterford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 70.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waterford has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.