Waterville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Madison County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,682 Population 1,185/sq mi density
$76,125 Median Income $37,650 per capita
$158,300 Home Value $230,296 Zillow
$852 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,125 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, $852/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Waterville, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,125
1% above
$37,650 per capita
Home Value
$158,300
44% below
Zillow: $230,296
Median Rent
$852/mo
27% below
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
45% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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
101%
Home Value
56%
Rent
73%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waterville a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 0.5% (86% 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 $230,296. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,682
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1,185/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,125
Per Capita$37,650
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$3,091M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,083

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,300
Rent$852
Ownership55.8%
Zillow$230,296
Housing Units782
Rent Burden19.0%

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,940/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation1,208 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Waterville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 160 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.