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Waterford, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Washington County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
322 Population 685/sq mi density
$48,594 Median Income $25,404 per capita
$134,400 Home Value $186,345 Zillow
$686 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
77 Violent Crime/100K 2,471 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,594 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,400 home value, $686/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Waterford, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,594
35% below
$25,404 per capita
Home Value
$134,400
52% below
Zillow: $186,345
Median Rent
$686/mo
41% below
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
80% below
2,471/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.8%
95% below
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
65%
Home Value
48%
Rent
59%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
5%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waterford a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waterford residents earn a median household income of $48,594 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,404. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,656 business establishments, including 134 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waterford is $134,400 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,345. Median rent is $686/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Safety & Crime

Waterford reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,471/100K.

Education

1.8% of adults in Waterford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below the national average). 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waterford has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population322
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density685/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$48,594
Per Capita$25,404
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,760M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,138

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,400
Rent$686
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$186,345
Housing Units186
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

F
Violent77/100K
Property2,471/100K

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,492/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation637 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.8%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Broadband52.8%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Waterford was built in 1951.
26.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 134 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.