At a Glance
Median Income
$102,096
$52,069 per capita
Home Value
$271,100
Zillow: $343,987
Median Rent
$1,386/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
167/100K
634/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.3%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
11.3% smoking rate
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+
3.8 / 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 $102,096 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,069. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,473 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waterville is $271,100 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,987. Median rent is $1,386/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Waterville reports 167 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 634/100K.
Education
44.3% of adults in Waterville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waterville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population5,997
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1,162/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,096
Per Capita$52,069
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$10,692M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
A+
Home Value$271,100
Rent$1,386
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$343,987
Housing Units2,477
Rent Burden22.8%
Crime
F
Violent167/100K
Property634/100K
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation652 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.3%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+19.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Waterville was founded in 1830.
The median home in Waterville was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.