Living in Waterford, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waterford · Census data 2020–2024
Waterford has 9,204 residents with a median age of 31.7. The median household income is $74,343 (25% lower than the California median), the median home value is $402,200, the median rent is $1,620/month.
Waterford at a glance
- Population
- 9,204
- Median age
- 31.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $74,343State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $402,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,620/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 55.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Waterford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Waterford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waterford the median home value is $402,200, 21% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,620 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,866 a month in housing costs.
Waterford median household income
The median household income in Waterford is $74,343 and the income per person is $28,063. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Waterford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,720
- Owner-occupied
- 55.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.2%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 3.57
Waterford demographics
- Population
- 9,204
- Median age
- 31.7
- Under 18
- 27.7%
- 65 and older
- 8%
- Households
- 2,581
- Foreign-born
- 25.5%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waterford ›
Education in Waterford
9.8% of adults 25 and older in Waterford have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waterford
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Waterford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford | 9,204 | $74,343 | $402,200 | $1,620 |
| Hickman | 844 | $76,979 | $519,200 | $1,313 |
| Hughson | 7,648 | $91,557 | $511,200 | $1,748 |
| Empire | 3,429 | $52,563 | $335,200 | $1,238 |
| Denair | 4,914 | $98,750 | $429,800 | $1,382 |
| Oakdale | 23,194 | $83,091 | $457,900 | $1,559 |
| Keyes | 5,577 | $64,524 | $344,100 | $1,546 |
| East Oakdale | 2,269 | $119,844 | $856,600 | $2,122 |
| Turlock | 72,502 | $82,995 | $460,600 | $1,612 |
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What is the median household income in Waterford, CA?
The median household income in Waterford is $74,343, 25% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Waterford?
The median home value in Waterford is $402,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Waterford?
The median gross rent in Waterford is $1,620 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Waterford, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
What is the median age in Waterford?
The median age in Waterford is 31.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Waterford?
The average commute to work in Waterford is 28 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waterford?
The unemployment rate in Waterford is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waterford?
9.8% of adults in Waterford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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