Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Aroma Joe's
Coffee Shop
Jeanie's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Jorgensens cafe and Deli
Coffee Shop
Jorgensen's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) F
Flagship Cinema
Cinema
Colby College Museum of Art
Museum
Redington Museum
Museum
The Framemakers
Art Gallery
Waterville Opera House
Theatre Arts
Railroad Square Cinema
Cinema
Central Maine Veterans Memorial Park
Attraction
Mc Cartney House Museum
Museum
Oakland historical artifacts & photo museum
Museum
Food and Drink (21) D-
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Giffords Ice Cream
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Mainely Brews
Bar
465 Nutrition
Fast Food
Incense & Peppermints
Sweets
Shelby's Deli
Deli
The Proper Pig
Bar
The Ice Cream Shoppe of Oakland
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Champions
Gym
Groceries (9) B
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Country Kitchen Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Uncle Dean's Natural Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Josephs Meat Market
Butcher
Pleaus
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Juliette's Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Buddies Groceries
Grocery Store
Bill's Custom Cutting Deer & Moose
Butcher
Parks (9) F
Purnell Wrigley Field
Park
The oxbow
Park
North Street Recreation Area
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Town of Winslow Lands
Park
Fort Halifax Park
Park
Park bench
Park
Public Park
Park
107 Playground
Park
Quarry Road Recreation Area
Park
Quarry Road Trails
Park
Monument Park
Park
Shops (31) C+
Verizon
Electronics
Age-Less LLC Salon
Beauty
J F K Mall
Mall
Aaron's
Furniture
TJ Maxx
Department Store
John's Market
Convenience Store
Super Shoes
Shoes
Circle K
Convenience Store
The Pine Cone
Furniture
Mardens
Home Improvement
Hair Reflections
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Happy Trails
Gift Shop
Sparrows Consignment
Clothing
Larsens Jewelry;Larsen's Jewelry
Fashion
VISIONS FLOWERS & BRIDAL DESIGNS
Florist
Fortins Furniture
Furniture
Tropical Sunsations Inc
Beauty
People's Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
Marcie's Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Electrolysis by Ruth Swanson
Beauty
J S Oil
Convenience Store
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Waterville Florist & Formal Wear
Florist
See more Waterville amenity data

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Waterville.
Public Transit Stops (12)
Stops & Stations
A+
Shaws
Bus Stop
Inland Hospital
Bus Stop
JFK Mall
Bus Stop
Seton Village
Bus Stop
Louise Avenue
Bus Stop
FirstPark
Bus Stop
Muskie Center/Durbin
Bus Stop
Elm Towers
Bus Stop
Waterville Concourse
Bus Stop
MaineGeneral Thayer
Bus Stop
Walmart
Bus Stop
Elm Plaza
Bus Stop
Hazelwood
Bus Stop
DCI
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1%
F
See more Waterville commute data

cost of living A-

The cost of living in Waterville is 96/100 - which is 6% lower than Maine.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B
See more Waterville cost of living data

crime D+

Waterville crime rates are 4,502 per 100k, which is 242% higher than Maine
Property Crime
4,295 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
207 crimes per 100k
A-
See more Waterville crime data

employment D-

The median income in Waterville is $39,722 - which is 22% lower than Maine.
Med. Household Income
$39,722
F
Unemployment Rate
2.0%
A+
See more Waterville employment data

health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (17)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Inland Hospital
Hospital
Delta Ambulance
Ambulance Station
Whitney Davis
Pharmacy
Oak Grove Center
Nursing Home
Silver Street Dentistry
Dentist
Inland Family Care - Three Rivers
Doctor
Cornerstone Dental
Dentist
Kennebec Behavioral Health - Waterville Clinic
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Thayer Center for Health
Hospital
Waterville Fire-Rescue
Fire Station
MaineGeneral Express Care
Clinic
Oakland Pharmacy
Pharmacy
High Hopes Club House
Clinic
Kennebec Medical Consultants
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Waterville Police Department
Police
Winslow Police Department
Police
Hannaford Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Winslow Fire and Rescue
Ambulance Station
Winslow Fire and Rescue
Fire Station
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Oakland Fire Department Station 9
Fire Station
Oakland Fire Department Headquarters
Ambulance Station
Oakland Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
See more Waterville health & safety data

housing A-

Waterville home prices are $124,200 - which is 29% lower than Maine
Home Price
$124,200
F
Home Appreciation Rate
2%
C+
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio)
B+
See more Waterville housing data

schools D

The Waterville graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% lower than Maine
School Test Scores
42%
F
High School Grad. Rates
84%
C
Elementary Schools (6) F
Mount Merici Academy
Temple Academy
Mid-Maine Technical Center
Waterville Junior High School
Albert S Hall School
St John Catholic School
Winslow Junior High School
George J Mitchell School
Winslow Elementary School
Messalonskee Middle School
Williams Elementary School
Ralph M Atwood Primary School
Nfi Sidney River Bend School
Kennebec Montessori School
High Schools (2) F
Temple Academy
Waterville Senior High School
Winslow High School
Messalonskee High School
Nfi Sidney River Bend School
See more Waterville education data

ratings F

Waterville has an overall rating of 40% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes
F
See more Waterville user rating data
Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings
Photo of Waterville, ME
( 6 Ratings )

Living in Waterville, ME

Waterville Area Facts

New Real Estate Listings in Waterville Area
Search Homes for Sale in Waterville, ME

Waterville Reviews

Write a review about Waterville Tell people what you like or don't like about Waterville…
It's not that bad... 3 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 03, 2021) I moved here from NJ. There's crime here but it's nowhere near as bad as NJ, I'd rather live here in that regard. I've never felt unsafe.

The community isn't bad, most people I've encountered have been nice especially when grocery shopping. A lot of amenities within close proxim
...Read More ity, some great food like Cappza's Pizza and Holy Cannoli.

I think the worst aspect is visually, most of Waterville looks drab. Even worse areas to live in here in Maine like Augusta tend to look better than Waterville. A lot of the homes here look like they haven't had a coat of paint in decades. A lot of rental properties with landlords who simply don't care unfortunately.

The town itself isn't that bad but it could definitely do better. Read Less
'WHAT A DUMP!!' Bette Davis as Rosa Moline in Beyond the Forest 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 22, 2020) Waterville Maine...it must be the place. The place where Satan kisses the Earth goodnight. As in any area where there isn't enough to go around, caring and kindness are at a minimum. The city is depressed and most of the people seem to share that same diagnosis. Granted, there a ...Read More re people who seek a quiet place to live. A place that offers anonymity. But even when purposely going solo there isn't much to do. And I have known a satisfied existence in other remote places. I have never been so happy to leave a place as I was when we packed up and left Waterville, Maine and our date of departure,although not soon enough, was perfect. Why? Because just a short while before my husband was fired from his position as a finance manager of a professional practice, I noticed a realtor driving slowly up our driveway and pointing as if she were showing someone our rented home. Funny thing - she was the spouse of 1 of my husband's employers. Isn't that an amazing coincidence?
As I said, Waterville, Maine is a place where there isn't enough to go around. And its people behave accordingly. Read Less
Make Moving To Waterville, ME Your Last Resort 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Living in Watervills is definitely NOT something I would encourage anyone to do. I have lived here for 8 years now and let me tell you, things get better instead of worse here. It seems that the community just doesn't care about anything: the schools are terrible (tons of dropout ...Read More s and very low graduation rates), the astronomical crime rate makes people afraid to go anywhere after dark, there are no jobs and no decent places to live. The weather is always dreary and depressing, like even it is sympathizing with those of us who live here.

There's nothing to recommend this place by way of entertainment or tourist attractions, either. We have the Waterville Opera House where you can see a good music show sometimes, The Colby College Museum of Art, some decent escape room experiences out at Entrapme Escape Rooms, and a pretty good place to get some good BBQ and a cold beer over at The Proper Pig. Other than that, there's not much to say. Waterville just isn't one of the best areas in the state to call home. Read Less
Show All Reviews
Make Moving To Waterville, ME Your Last Resort 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Living in Watervills is definitely NOT something I would encourage anyone to do. I have lived here for 8 years now and let me tell you, things get better instead of worse here. It seems that the community just doesn't care about anything: the schools are terrible (tons of dropout ...Read More s and very low graduation rates), the astronomical crime rate makes people afraid to go anywhere after dark, there are no jobs and no decent places to live. The weather is always dreary and depressing, like even it is sympathizing with those of us who live here.

There's nothing to recommend this place by way of entertainment or tourist attractions, either. We have the Waterville Opera House where you can see a good music show sometimes, The Colby College Museum of Art, some decent escape room experiences out at Entrapme Escape Rooms, and a pretty good place to get some good BBQ and a cold beer over at The Proper Pig. Other than that, there's not much to say. Waterville just isn't one of the best areas in the state to call home. Read Less

How Do You Rate The Livability In Waterville?

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

Waterville Awards

Compare Waterville, ME Livability

      vs

      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Waterville? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Purnell Wrigley Field
      The oxbow
      North Street Recreation Area
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Town of Winslow Lands
      Fort Halifax Park
      Park bench
      Public Park

      Entertainment

      Flagship Cinema
      Colby College Museum of Art
      Redington Museum
      The Framemakers
      Waterville Opera House
      Railroad Square Cinema
      Central Maine Veterans Memorial Park
      Mc Cartney House Museum

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      KFC
      Burger King
      Giffords Ice Cream
      Dunkin'

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Waterville? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Waterville.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      14%

      11% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Waterville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Thayer Center for Health
      Inland Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Hannaford Pharmacy
      Whitney Davis
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Kennebec Medical Consultants
      Inland Family Care - Three Rivers