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Waterford, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Warren County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,254 Population 1,020/sq mi density
$58,875 Median Income $33,726 per capita
$163,000 Home Value $159,518 Zillow
$1,031 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$58,875 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,000 home value, $1,031/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Waterford, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,875
22% below
$33,726 per capita
Home Value
$163,000
42% below
Zillow: $159,518
Median Rent
$1,031/mo
11% below
22.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
3,109/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
44% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 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
78%
Home Value
58%
Rent
89%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
167%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waterford a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waterford residents earn a median household income of $58,875 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,726. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 910 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waterford is $163,000 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,518. Median rent is $1,031/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Safety & Crime

Waterford reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,109/100K.

Education

18.9% of adults in Waterford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waterford has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,254
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density1,020/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,875
Per Capita$33,726
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$1,726M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,000
Rent$1,031
Ownership51.7%
Zillow$159,518
Housing Units640
Rent Burden22.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,109/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,023/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,213 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Waterford was founded in 1795.
The median home in Waterford was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.