Waterville is a small town of 5,980 in Ohio, with a median household income of $101,473
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Waterville stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Waterville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Waterville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.4
Waterville's overall cost of living index is 90.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Waterville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Waterville, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$256,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,452
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$101,473
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Waterville's violent crime rate is 133.4 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
133.4 /100k
Property Crime
583.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Waterville is served primarily by Anthony Wayne Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Waterville, OH
National Avg
School District
Anthony Wayne Local
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
47.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Waterville sees average highs of 34.7°F in January
and 86.5°F in July,
with 36.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 37.4 inches of snow per year.
Waterville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Waterville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $256,800 and median rent is $1,452/month.
Waterville's violent crime rate is 133.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 583.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Waterville are operated by Anthony Wayne Local.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.8:1. 47.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Waterville, OH has a population of 5,980, a median household income of $101,473, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Waterville averages 34.7°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.5 inches
with about 37.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Waterville, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43566.
The population of Waterville, Ohio is 5,980 with a median age of 40.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Waterville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $256,800, median household income $101,473, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Waterville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
