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Waterville, ME


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Waterville, Maine

Introduction to Waterville, Maine

Waterville, Maine, in Kennebec county, is 69 miles NE of Portland, Maine and 167 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 15,605 people lived in Waterville.

Waterville History

The area was formerly occupied by the Canibas tribe of Abenaki Indians. It was named Taconnet in honor of Chief Taconnet. Waterville was incorporated as a town in 1802, when the residents on the west of Kennebec found crossing the river for attending town meetings dangerous. Waterville was reincorporated as a city in 1888.

Waterville and nearby Attractions

  • Waterville Historical Society Museum
  • Lake Saint George State Park
  • Waterville Opera House
  • Colby College Museum of Art

Things To Do In Waterville

Tourists can visit the Maine State Museum or the Waterville Historical Society Museum while in the city. Lake Saint George State Park is spread over more than 350 acres and comes with a swimming area and camping facilities. One will also love the shows performed at the Waterville Opera House. Colby College Museum of Art is also worth visiting. The city hosts festivals like the Maine International Film Festival and the Harvest Fest every year.

Waterville Transportation

Bangor International Airport is close by.

Waterville Higher Education

Colby College and Thomas College are located in Waterville. Other higher education institutes near the city include the University of Maine at Augusta, University of Maine at Farmington and University of Southern Maine.

High Points

Waterville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyWaterville Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyWaterville Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Waterville Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 11%Waterville Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Waterville Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 17%Waterville Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Waterville, ME

Comparing Waterville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Women59
Age of the Population41
Well-Paid Single Men35
Racial Diversity210
Children Under 5 Years Old25
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home84
Public Transportation Use810

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing91
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime42

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