Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Waterville, ME is cheaper. The median home price in Gardiner, ME is approximately $182,100 and in Waterville, ME it is approximately $168,000 — a difference of $14,100.

Question 2

Is Gardiner, ME or Waterville, ME safer?

Accepted Answer

Gardiner, ME scores higher on safety. Gardiner, ME has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate. Waterville, ME has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Gardiner, ME or Waterville, ME more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Waterville, ME is more walkable. Gardiner, ME has a Walk Score of 4/100 and Waterville, ME has a Walk Score of 13/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Waterville, ME has higher-rated schools. Gardiner, ME has a school rating of 5.9/10 and Waterville, ME has a rating of 6/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Gardiner, ME	Waterville, ME
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$182K	$168K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$922	$881 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$70K ✓ Higher income	$51K
Price Volatility	Low ✓ More stable	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	4/100	13/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	1/100	1/100
Bike Score	1/100	1/100
Commute	90 min	30 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	B ✓ Safer	D+
Violent Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	5.9/10	6/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	FamiliesRetireesRemote Workers	family-friendlyaffordablesmall-town lifestyle

Gardiner, ME vs Waterville, ME

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