Living in Waterville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waterville · Census data 2020–2024
Waterville has 1,731 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $82,273 (4% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $170,100, the median rent is $820/month.
Waterville at a glance
- Population
- 1,731
- Median age
- 44.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $82,273State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $170,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $820/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 54.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Waterville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Waterville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waterville the median home value is $170,100, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $820 per month, which is 19.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,485 a month in housing costs.
Waterville median household income
The median household income in Waterville is $82,273 and the income per person is $38,029. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Waterville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 800
- Owner-occupied
- 54.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.9%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.17
Waterville demographics
- Population
- 1,731
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 756
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waterville ›
Education in Waterville
24.7% of adults 25 and older in Waterville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waterville
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84%
Waterville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville | 1,731 | $82,273 | $170,100 | $820 |
| Oriskany Falls | 600 | $46,375 | $115,000 | $599 |
| Madison | 403 | $54,063 | $107,800 | $942 |
| Clayville | 254 | $79,286 | $137,500 | $843 |
| Bridgewater | 543 | $35,694 | $80,000 | $735 |
| Clinton | 1,813 | $88,182 | $310,100 | $1,095 |
| Chadwicks | 791 | $75,960 | $117,400 | $907 |
| Unadilla Forks | 190 | $68,333 | $140,600 | $648 |
| Washington Mills | 2,112 | $134,397 | $231,300 | $1,149 |
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What is the median household income in Waterville, NY?
The median household income in Waterville is $82,273, 4% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Waterville?
The median home value in Waterville is $170,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Waterville?
The median gross rent in Waterville is $820 per month, about 19.4% of household income.
Is Waterville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Waterville?
The median age in Waterville is 44.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Waterville?
The average commute to work in Waterville is 22 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waterville?
The unemployment rate in Waterville is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waterville?
24.7% of adults in Waterville 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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