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Crime in Waterville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Waterville. Key points include:
There were 534 total crimes in Waterville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Waterville is 3,165.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Waterville is 142.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Waterville is 3,023.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Waterville is 49.39% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Waterville Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waterville / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 534 | 3,165.9 | 1,242.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 24 | 142.3 | 100.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 17.8 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 23.7 | 11.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 23.7 | 55.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 510 | 3,023.7 | 1,142.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 10 | 59.3 | 100.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 474 | 2,810.2 | 961.0 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 26 | 154.1 | 81.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Waterville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Waterville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maine. Key points include:
The cost of living in Waterville is 96 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Waterville is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Waterville is $243,116.
The median income in Waterville is $53,580.
Waterville's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Waterville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Waterville | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 74 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Waterville, ME Weather
The average high in Waterville is 55.5° and the average low is 33.8°.
There are 79.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.2 inches of precipitation each year with 68.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Waterville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 33.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 68.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Waterville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Waterville
The current population in Waterville is 17,077. The population has increased 8.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,077 | 2.2% |
| 2023 | 16,704 | 5.8% |
| 2022 | 15,785 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 15,872 | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 16,623 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 16,577 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 16,515 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 16,374 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 16,134 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 15,989 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 15,886 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 15,798 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 15,780 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 15,746 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 15,777 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waterville
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Waterville is:
87.2% White with 14,888 White residents.
1.5% African American with 264 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 67 American Indian residents.
1.8% Asian with 304 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 86 Other residents.
5.6% Two Or More with 961 Two Or More residents.
3.0% Hispanic with 507 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Waterville | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.2% | 89.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.5% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.6% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.0% | 2.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Waterville
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Waterville is 50.7% female with 8,651 female residents.
Waterville is 49.3% male with 8,426 male residents.
| Gender | Waterville | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waterville for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Waterville completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Waterville completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Waterville completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Waterville completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Waterville completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Waterville completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Waterville completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Waterville completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Waterville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Waterville | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Waterville, Maine
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7.5% of households in Waterville earn Less than $10,000.
6.1% of households in Waterville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.3% of households in Waterville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.3% of households in Waterville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.0% of households in Waterville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.4% of households in Waterville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.2% of households in Waterville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.4% of households in Waterville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.6% of households in Waterville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.2% of households in Waterville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Waterville | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.5% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.1% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.3% | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.0% | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.4% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.2% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.4% | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.2% | 9.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
