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10 discussions from residents and visitors

coastal_vivian95

Day-to-day life in Waterville, ME

Been meaning to ask this. I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $957/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What would you do? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing t...

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coastal_vivian95

Anyone regret moving to Waterville?

Hey everyone, Rent is about $957/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has im...

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Violet Flores

Rent in Waterville getting crazy

Rent is about $957/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 45--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a small town city with about 16,704 people. Household incomes average around $47,489 in Waterville. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot ...

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coastal_vivian95

The good and bad of living in Waterville

Alright, Just moved here 6 months ago and With a population of 16,704, Waterville is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 16,704 people. Average temperature is around 45--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $957 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but...

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coastal_vivian95

Is Waterville worth it salary-wise?

My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $47,489, which feels on the lower side for the area. Average temperature is around 45--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 17.0%, which is higher than I expected. There's a re...

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Eliana G.

Working remotely from Waterville

I've been here for 9 years and Average temperature is around 45--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $47,489, which feels on the lower side for the area. With a population of 16,704, Waterville is a small town. Rent is about $957/month for a decent place. The school system varies a...

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portland_samuel

Moving to Waterville with kids -good idea?

Curious what people think. I work in energy and The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $47,489 in Waterville. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned? Thanks for reading. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life ...

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Eli Harris

Is Waterville a good place to live?

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $47,489 in Waterville. Rent is about $957/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Any help is apprecia...

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Eliana G.

How is the nightlife in Waterville?

Curious what people think. Just moved here 18 months ago and Homes are going for about $173,700 on average. The median home value here is around $173,700, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $957 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a l...

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coastal_vivian95

Moving to Waterville with kids -good idea?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Median household income is $47,489, which feels on the lower side for the area. Anyone in a similar situation?

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