Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Waterville is a small city in Ohio with a population of 5,997. Residents earn $102,096 per year, which is 36% above the national average.
Based on current data, Waterville receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Waterville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Waterville is $102,096, which is significantly higher than the national average — 36% above $75,149. This places Waterville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Waterville is $271,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,386 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Waterville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 54 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 490 per 100,000, 75% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Waterville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches, including 37.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| 55% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $102,096 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,069 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,088 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,132 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,473 |
| County GDP | $10,692M |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Healthcare | 293 |
| Retail | 345 |
| Manufacturing | 171 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,555 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.42% |
| Commute Time | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |
| Census Median | $271,100 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $332,329 |
| Median List Price | $229,000 |
| Median List Price | $229,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $194 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.4% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,386 |
| 19% above US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,555 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.42% |
| Obesity | 29.3% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,563/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 293 |
| Total Violent | 54.5/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 18.2/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 36.3/100K |
| Total Property | 490.4/100K |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 90.8/100K |
| Theft | 399.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.0 inches |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 652 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5020°N, 83.7369°W |
| County FIPS | 39173 |
Winner: Republican by 10.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.3% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,162/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 293 |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Retail Stores | 345 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |