Skip to main content

OH area data

Waterville, OH

Waterville, OH.

Population: 8,604 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Waterville, OH is $346,097 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $359,900 after a median 59 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

$346,097

Median home value

+3.7%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$346,097
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+12.8%
5-year appreciation
+26.8%
10-year appreciation
+73.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$346,097
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$359,900
Median list price
$399,000
Median price per sqft
$181
1-year sale-price change
-14.8%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
39
For-sale inventory
22
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
14

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$710/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$888/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,119/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,455/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,678/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Waterville Primary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
38.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
217
Days with Moderate air quality
133
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
190

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,597
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,830

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (35 mi)
National parks include
River Raisin National Battlefield Park, Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Nietz Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
WOOD COUNTY HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO MEDICAL CENTER, NORTHWEST OHIO PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-644 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
21.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,772
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
87.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
169,253
Average weekly wage
$1,137
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
272

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WatervilleState medianUS median
Median home value$346,097$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$359,900$242,250$325,000
Median days on market59 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,772$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Waterville, OH?
$346,097.
What is the median sale price in Waterville, OH?
$359,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Waterville, OH?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in Waterville, OH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,119/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Waterville, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Waterville, OH in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Waterville, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Waterville, OH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Waterville, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Waterville, OH?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Waterville, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Waterville, OH?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Waterville, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Waterville

Selling a home in Waterville, OH?

REAIGENT7 gives every listing its own AI assistant grounded in this same public data — it answers buyer questions about the home and the area, around the clock, and sends every lead to the listing agent. Agents: it installs on your listing page, your website, or WordPress.

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Sep 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents