Median Income
$74,500
1% lower than US avg
Home Value
$230,000
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.8%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$670
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment
4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.0%
11% lower than US avg
How Waterville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,307
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,500
Per Capita$44,040
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty11.0%
Commute24 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,000
Rent$670
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units905
Rent Burden11.1%
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+21.0%
Graduate+6.0%
Is Waterville a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Waterville receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Waterville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Waterville is $74,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Waterville is $230,000, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.0% have completed high school.
Waterville has a population of 2,307 with a density of 136 people per square mile. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.8%), with 1.1% Black.
Population
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Waterville vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 23.9% |
| 70% below US avg |
| Spanish | 71.2% |
| 431% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 5% |
Social Characteristics
Waterville vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Waterville is $74,500, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Income: Waterville vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $74,500 |
| 1% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $44,040 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| 11% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.7% |
The median home value in Waterville is $230,000, 18% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $670 (42% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $230,000 |
| 18% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $670 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 11.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 74.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.5% |
| Housing Units | 905 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Waterville vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Waterville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 17.0 sq mi (44.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |