Question 1

Is Ellsworth, ME or Waterville, ME cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Waterville, ME is cheaper. The median home price in Ellsworth, ME is approximately $213,200 and in Waterville, ME it is approximately $168,000 — a difference of $45,200.

Question 2

Is Ellsworth, ME or Waterville, ME more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Waterville, ME is more walkable. Ellsworth, ME has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Waterville, ME has a Walk Score of 13/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Ellsworth, ME or Waterville, ME?

Accepted Answer

Waterville, ME has higher-rated schools. Ellsworth, ME has a school rating of 4.7/10 and Waterville, ME has a rating of 6/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Ellsworth, ME or Waterville, ME?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Ellsworth, ME	Waterville, ME
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$213K	$168K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$931	$881 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$65K ✓ Higher income	$51K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	13/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	10/100 ✓ Better transit	1/100
Bike Score	N/A	1/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	N/A	30 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	4.7/10	6/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	small-town feelaffordable housingfamily-friendly environment	family-friendlyaffordablesmall-town lifestyle

Ellsworth, ME vs Waterville, ME

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