Waterville, ME
Living in Waterville
Bikeability49
Walkability90
Commute90
Public Transit48
Affordability92
Public Safety75
Airports24
Hospitals76
Colleges53
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools25
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation+800 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
31%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
53%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate30%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$5.4k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
75%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector59%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office24%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van81%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked15%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$125kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$664Median Monthly Rent+$115 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached43%
Multiple units20%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene75%
LP gas7%
Utility gas5%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Waterville
United States45
Maine15
Kennebec County15
Property Crime in Waterville
United States48
Maine27
Kennebec County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 3 | 20 |
| Feb | 21 | 3 | 18 |
| Mar | 30 | 4 | 15 |
| Apr | 42 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 5 | 3 |
| Dec | 25 | 4 | 18 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Waterville
Inland Flooding35
Tornado3
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Waterville, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Waterville, ME
Mount Merici Academy
1 miles, NE
Temple Academy
1 miles, SE
St John Catholic School
2 miles, E
Nfi Sidney River Bend School
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Waterville, ME
Colby College
1 miles, N
Thomas College
1 miles, S
Purdue University Global-Augusta
15 miles, SW
University of Maine at Augusta
16 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Waterville, ME
Northern Light Inland Hospital
0 miles, S
Maine General Medical Center
14 miles, SW
Redington Fairview General Hospital
15 miles, N
Sebasticook Valley Health
22 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Waterville, ME
Bangor International Airport
45 miles, NE
Portland International Jetport
70 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
117 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
142 miles, SW