At a Glance
Median Income
$75,854
$35,302 per capita
Home Value
$247,300
Zillow: $299,266
Median Rent
$1,533/mo
35.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
111/100K
2,755/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
273 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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 $75,854 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,302. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,251 business establishments, including 336 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waterville is $247,300 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,266. Median rent is $1,533/month, with 35.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Waterville reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,755/100K.
Education
11.2% of adults in Waterville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waterville has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population1,353
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density1,555/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,854
Per Capita$35,302
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$7,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107
Housing
A+
Home Value$247,300
Rent$1,533
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$299,266
Housing Units638
Rent Burden35.4%
Crime
F
Violent111/100K
Property2,755/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain11.3 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation2,629 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 44%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Waterville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
There are 336 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,729 declared natural disasters on record.
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