Waterford 74 Excellent
Waterford Livability #285 ranked city in New York#4,586 ranked city in the USARanks better than 84% of areas
Is This the Right Place for You? Local Insights Report
  • Uncover the key details before you move
  • Use local data to guide a smarter investment
  • Compare neighborhoods side by side
Local Insights Report

Pros and Cons of Living in Waterford

PROS
  • Cost Of Living Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Crime Crime

    This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.

  • Housing Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Health & Safety Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

CONS
  • Ratings Ratings

    Through surveys and polls, AreaVibes obtained feedback from local residents in the area, and the results did not indicate a favorable outlook on factors like local amenities and the safety of the area.

Best Places to Live in and Around Waterford

See all the best places to live around Waterford

How Do You Rate The Livability In Waterford?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful
25
Poor
50
Average
75
Good
100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Waterford, NY Livability

City Image
    City Default Image
      vs

      Waterford transportation information

      Statistic Waterford New York National
      Average one way commute25min33min26min
      Workers who drive to work84.4%53.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool4.1%6.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.5%28.0%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.9%0.7%0.6%
      Workers who walk7.3%6.3%2.8%
      Working from home2.7%4.0%4.6%
      Source: The Waterford, NY data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.