At a Glance
Median Income
$47,489
$29,156 per capita
Home Value
$173,700
Zillow: $239,603
Median Rent
$957/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
221/100K
2,636/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.2%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
17.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Waterville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waterville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waterville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waterville residents earn a median household income of $47,489 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,156. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,431 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waterville is $173,700 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,603. Median rent is $957/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Waterville reports 221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,636/100K. The murder rate is 6.0/100K.
Education
32.2% of adults in Waterville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waterville has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population16,704
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,235/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,489
Per Capita$29,156
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$8,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,700
Rent$957
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$239,603
Housing Units6,688
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent221/100K
Property2,636/100K
Murder6.0/100K
Assault101/100K
Burglary197/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,353/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation242 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute17 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Waterville was built in 1958.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Knox County Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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