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Waterville, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Le Sueur County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,778 Population 1,052/sq mi density
$67,721 Median Income $34,940 per capita
$216,700 Home Value $310,019 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 40.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
107 Violent Crime/100K 587 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,721 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$216,700 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Waterville, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,721
10% below
$34,940 per capita
Home Value
$216,700
23% below
Zillow: $310,019
Median Rent
$835/mo
28% below
40.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
107/100K
72% below
587/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 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)

Income
90%
Home Value
77%
Rent
72%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waterville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $67,721 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,940. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 790 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waterville is $216,700 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,019. Median rent is $835/month, with 40.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Waterville reports 107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 587/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

17.1% of adults in Waterville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waterville has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,778
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density1,052/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,721
Per Capita$34,940
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$1,243M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053

Housing

A+
Home Value$216,700
Rent$835
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$310,019
Housing Units1,022
Rent Burden40.3%

Crime

F
Violent107/100K
Property587/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault107/100K
Burglary53/100K

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,478/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,008 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Waterville was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.