Waterville, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
16,704 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,489 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
26.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$173,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$603 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$887 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kennebec County
2
Augusta-Waterville Urban Area
2
Maine
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kennebec County
4
Augusta-Waterville Urban Area
4
Maine
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 20 18
Feb 2 18 21
Mar 4 15 30
Apr 4 4 42
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 5 2 37
Dec 4 18 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, ME State Senate District 16, ME State House District 65, ME
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Schools

Temple Academy
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Waterville Senior High School
1 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Colby College
1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Thomas College
1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Kennebec Valley Community College
4 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Purdue University Global-Augusta
16 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Northern Light Inland Hospital
<1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Maine General Medical Center
14 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Sebasticook Valley Health
22 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
45 miles, E • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
70 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
142 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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