Question 1

Is Old Town, ME or Waterville, ME cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Old Town, ME is cheaper. The median home price in Old Town, ME is approximately $165,200 and in Waterville, ME it is approximately $168,000 — a difference of $2,800.

Question 2

Is Old Town, ME or Waterville, ME safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Is Old Town, ME or Waterville, ME more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Waterville, ME is more walkable. Old Town, ME has a Walk Score of 2/100 and Waterville, ME has a Walk Score of 13/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Old Town, ME or Waterville, ME?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Should I live in Old Town, ME or Waterville, ME?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Old Town, ME	Waterville, ME
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$165K ✓ Lower price	$168K
Median Rent	$888	$881 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$47K	$51K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	2/100	13/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	1/100	1/100
Bike Score	1/100	1/100
Commute	45 min	30 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	A ✓ Safer	D+
Violent Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Property Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	4.7/10	6/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Families seeking a safe, small‑town school environmentRetirees who don’t need a car for daily errandsFirst‑time home buyers on a budget	family-friendlyaffordablesmall-town lifestyle

Old Town, ME vs Waterville, ME

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