Waterford, Ohio
Among the top 13% of US places for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 87% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 38% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 77% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 55% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 26% of US places
- top 3% for air quality
- top 6% for commute time
- bottom 5% for walkability
Limited data for Waterford — the figures below are what we have. See Morgan County for a fuller picture.
Waterford is a small community in Ohio with about 373 residents. It grades A for affordability and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include air quality, commute time, and cost of living. It rates lower on broadband access and walkability.
- The median home value in Waterford is $134k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Waterford is $49k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Waterford has a violent crime rate of 876/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Waterford is 17 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- July temperatures in Waterford average around 75°F, per the NOAA nClimGrid.
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.3 in3.2 in
humid 91%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$49k27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 94% of US places
Home Value$134k39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Owner Costs$118better than 67% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.50%better than 25% of US places
Income Tax3.50%better than 73% of US places
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.98%better than 47% of US places
Unemployment0.0%better than 89% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)32°F49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.5 in59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall15.7 inbetter than 52% of US places
Sunny Days228 daysbetter than 42% of US places
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 40% of US places
Comfortable Days80 daysbetter than 44% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk57.8better than 61% of US places
Air Quality18 AQIbetter than 97% of US places
School Quality66.5better than 61% of US places
Violent Crime876/100kbetter than 42% of US places
Property Crime961/100kbetter than 49% of US places
Community
Population37330th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.865th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.006th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1173rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4977th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)100.0%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.0%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.0%8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 94% of US places
Walkability4.2/20better than 5% of US places
Airport Distance74 mibetter than 52% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access62.3%better than 8% of US places
Amenities Nearby160.86better than 65% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 41% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Waterford an affordable place to live?
- Waterford is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 94% of comparable areas. Median rent is not available.
- Is Waterford safe?
- Waterford is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 876/100k (better than 42%). Property crime is 961/100k.
- What is the weather like in Waterford?
- Waterford averages 75°F in July and 32°F in January, with 44.5 in of annual precipitation and about 228 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Waterford?
- Public-school quality in Waterford is above average, scoring better than 61% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Waterford?
- The average one-way commute in Waterford is 17 min.