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Waterville, NY
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Waterville, NY
At a Glance
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)
Is Waterville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Waterville residents earn a median household income of $76,125 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,650. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,634 business establishments, including 160 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waterville is $158,300 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,780. Median rent is $852/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Waterville reports 652 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,835/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in Waterville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waterville has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.