Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Waterville, ME is cheaper. The median home price in Waterville, ME is approximately $168,000 and in Yarmouth, ME it is approximately $539,100 — a difference of $371,100.

Question 2

Is Waterville, ME or Yarmouth, ME safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Is Waterville, ME or Yarmouth, ME more walkable?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Waterville, ME has higher-rated schools. Waterville, ME has a school rating of 6/10 and Yarmouth, ME has a rating of 4.5/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Waterville, ME	Yarmouth, ME
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$168K ✓ Lower price	$539K
Median Rent	$881 ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$51K	$108K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	13/100	13/100
Transit Score	1/100	14/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	1/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	30 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	B ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	6/10 ✓ Better schools	4.5/10
Best for	family-friendlyaffordablesmall-town lifestyle	suburban families looking for a quiet coastal environmentremote workers who can manage high costsseniors seeking a peaceful setting

Waterville, ME vs Yarmouth, ME

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