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Waterville, NY
Village in Oneida County, New York.
Population
1,731
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,223
ZIP codes
0
Waterville and its ZIP codes
Waterville at a glance
- Waterville is about 2.9 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $82,273 a year, 4% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,100 (60% below New York) and median rent is $820 a month.
Local data for Waterville, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waterville, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,273
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$170,100
Median rent
$820/mo
Homeownership
54.1%
Bachelor's or higher
24.7%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (384), German Americans (184), Polish Americans (114).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oneida County. PPP loans are for Waterville.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,689
101,447 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,323
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2B
FY 2026, $8,733 per person
How people get to work
Waterville, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waterville, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,396
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
465
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 14°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waterville, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
Cities near Waterville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Oriskany FallsVillage | 4.3 mi | 0.5 |
| MadisonVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.5 |
| ClayvilleVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.4 |
| BridgewaterCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1 |
| ClintonVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Hamilton CollegeCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.5 |
| ChadwicksCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Washington MillsCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Unadilla ForksCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 5 |
| West WinfieldVillage | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| HamiltonVillage | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| New HartfordVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| MunnsvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Clark MillsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| New York MillsVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| WestmorelandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waterville, NY in?
- Waterville is in Oneida County, New York.
- What is the population of Waterville, NY?
- About 1,731 people live in Waterville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waterville?
- Nearby places include Oriskany Falls (4.3 mi), Madison (7.1 mi), Clayville (7.3 mi), Bridgewater (7.4 mi), Clinton (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023