Waterville

Waterville, Maine Overview

Waterville faces challenges across several categories, earning a C+ grade (52.4/100) and ranking #19 of 20 cities in Maine. Even so, the city scores 77/100 in Environment — a relative bright spot compared to its Fiscal Health score of 14/100.

Income & Employment in Waterville

Waterville’s median income of $47,489 is 31% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.1% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%.

Safety in Waterville

Waterville’s violent crime rate of 214.8 per 100,000 runs above the Maine average of 100. The property crime rate is 3494.3 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Waterville

The median home value is $173,700. Median monthly rent is $957. Renters spend 24.2% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Waterville

The adult obesity rate in Waterville is 33.2% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 12.2%. Residents report an average of 20.9 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Maine ranks #11 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Waterville

Waterville has a high school graduation rate of 77%. The student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $21,367 per student, well above the national median. The city has 4 public schools serving 1,618 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Waterville

The annual average temperature in Waterville is 47.6°F. Summers average 66.8°F. Winters average 27.6°F. Precipitation is abundant at 59.4 inches per year. The average commute of 15.2 minutes is notably short.

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