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Caribou, ME vs Waterville, ME

Caribou, ME vs Waterville, ME: What the data shows

Caribou, ME is in Caribou, ME while Waterville, ME is in Waterville, ME — both in the same state. On home prices, Caribou, ME is the more affordable option at $122,000 median — $46,000 less than Waterville, ME's $168,000. WYLT rates Caribou, ME as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Waterville, ME as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Caribou, ME has the stronger safety profile of the two. Caribou, ME has Low violent crime and Low property crime. Waterville, ME has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Caribou, ME has Low flood risk and Waterville, ME has Low flood risk.

Waterville, ME is the more walkable neighborhood. Caribou, ME scores N/A/100 versus Waterville, ME's 13/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Caribou, ME has the higher school rating Caribou, ME rates 7.4/10 and Waterville, ME rates 6/10.

CategoryCaribou, MEWaterville, ME
Housing
VerdictThink twiceGood for now
Median Price$122K

Lower price

$168K
Median Rent$634

Lower rent

$881
Median Income$50K$51K

Higher income

Price VolatilityLow

More stable

Moderate
Getting Around
Walk ScoreCar-dependent13/100

More walkable

Transit ScoreMinimal transit1/100

Better transit

Bike ScoreN/A1/100

More bikeable

CommuteN/A30 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeA

Safer

D+
Violent CrimeLow

Lower risk

Moderate
Property CrimeLow

Lower risk

Moderate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGoodGood
Community
Schools7.4/10

Better schools

6/10
Best for
Families with kidsRetirees seeking a quiet placeFirst‑time homeowners on a budget
family-friendlyaffordablesmall-town lifestyle

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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