Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Washington Street Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Muddy Waters Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ames on the Thames
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Blue Camel Café
Coffee Shop
Lillian’s Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Nathaniel Hempstead House
Museum
New London County Historical Society
Museum
Garde Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Custom House Maritime Museum
Museum
Fort Trumbull Visitor Center
Museum
Rhythm
Nightclub
Hygienic Art
Theatre Arts
Expressiones
Theatre Arts
Marquee Gallery
Art Gallery
Nathan Hale Schoolhouse
Museum
Lyman Allyn Museum of Art
Museum
Leamy Hall
Theatre Arts
Coast Guard Academy Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
U.S. Coast Guard Museum
Museum
Regal Waterford 9
Cinema
Ebenezer Avery House and Museum
Museum
Groton Monument House Museum
Museum
Eugene O'Neil Theater Center
Theatre Arts
Family Bowl
Bowling Alley
United States Ship Nautilus
Museum
Submarine Force Library and Museum
Museum
Niantic Cinema
Cinema
Dealey Center
Cinema
Niantic Children’s Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (3) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Silva's Package Store
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Kamp Dog
Fast Food
Dutch Tavern
Bar
Hot Rod Cafe
Bar
Berry's Ice Cream
Sweets
Thames River Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
The Oasis Pub
Bar
The Bank At 12
Bar
Michael's Dairy
Sweets
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Eastern Point Wine and Liquor
Alcohol
Sunset Ribs
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Seabury Center
Community Centre
Blissworks Yoga & Healing Arts
Gym
Hot on Bank
Gym
Yarnall Athletic Center
Gym
Subase Youth Center
Community Centre
Groceries (3) C-
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
NV Bakery and Market
Bakery
Fiddleheads Food Co-op
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Guliano's Bakery
Bakery
Commissary
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (6) A+
Stenger Farm Park
Park
Civic Triangle
Park
Jordan Green
Park
Stenger Farm Park Walking trail entrance
Park
War Memorial Park
Park
Bates Woods Park
Park
North Road Open Space
Park
Mercer Field
Park
Willow Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Field
Park
Blackhall Park
Park
Bartlett Park
Park
Mahan Park
Park
Caulkins Park
Park
Williams Park
Park
Williams Memorial Park
Park
Green Harbor Park
Park
Perkins Green
Park
Waterfront Park
Park
Toby May Park
Park
Fort Trumbull State Park
Park
Marilyn Road Park
Park
Winthrop Cove Park
Park
Hodges Square Park
Park
Babe Ruth Field
Park
Shops (4) D-
Citgo
Convenience Store
Ocean State Job Lot
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Bestway
Convenience Store
Village Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Burlington
Department Store
Fisher Florist
Florist
Simply Gorgeous Hair Boutique
Hairdresser
The Eyeglass Lass
Optician
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Honey Bee Food Market
Convenience Store
Paul & Tiffany Hair Styling
Hairdresser
Bravado Barbershop
Hairdresser
Lashes by Lee
Beauty
Waterhouse Salon
Beauty
Bijoux New London
Fashion
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Jeffrey's Barber Spa
Hairdresser
New London Convenient Store
Convenience Store
PetSmart
Pets
Bob's Discount Furniture
Furniture
Sarge's Comics
Books
Flavours of Life
Gift Shop
Otto's Barbershop
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Waterford.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
New London
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Waterford is 110/100 - which is 6% lower than Connecticut.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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crime A+

Waterford crime rates are 1,109 per 100k, which is 33% lower than Connecticut
Property Crime
1,084 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
26 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C

The median income in Waterford is $62,014 - which is 14% lower than Connecticut.
Med. Household Income
$62,014 C-
Unemployment Rate
5.2% F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Waterford Dental Health
Dentist
Waterford Police Department
Police
Jordan Fire Department
Fire Station
New London Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Lawrence+Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
New London Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
New London Police Department
Police
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Cohanzie Fire Company
Fire Station
Oswegatchie Fire Company
Fire Station
Michel Hall
Clinic
New London Fire Department South Station
Fire Station
Goshen Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Electric Boat Fire Department
Fire Station
Pfizer Fire Department
Fire Station
City of Groton Fire Department
Fire Station
Groton Fire Department Eastern Point Station
Fire Station
Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center
Hospital
Physician One Urgent Care
Clinic
Niantic Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Poquonnock Bridge Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
University Police
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Waterford home prices are $201,700 - which is 25% lower than Connecticut
Home Price
$201,700 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
-1% C
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools B+

The Waterford graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Connecticut
School Test Scores
62% C-
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (8) D-
The Friendship School
Clark Lane Middle School
Science And Technology Magnet School Of Southeastern Connec
St Joseph School
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
High Road Sch Of New London Prim At Bennie Dover
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School
C.B. Jennings Dual Language & International Elementary Magn
Harbor
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication
Regional Multicultural Magnet School
Solomon Schechter Academy
Learn Sails Middle School Program
Dual Language & Arts Magnet Middle School
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
Great Neck Elementary School
Autism Class
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
The Williams School
Oswegatchie Elementary School
Sacred Heart School
West Side Middle School
Pleasant Valley School
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
Mary Morrisson School
High Schools (1) D-
Waterford High School
New London High School
Science And Technology Magnet School Of Southeastern Connec
High Road School Of New London Md/High At Shiloh
The Williams School
Marine Science Magnet High School Of Southeastern Connectic
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ratings A-

Waterford has an overall rating of 80% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
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Waterford Area Facts

  • Waterford has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Waterford crime rates are 33% lower than the Connecticut average
  • Cost of living in Waterford is 6% lower than the Connecticut average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Waterford? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Stenger Farm Park
      Civic Triangle
      Jordan Green
      Stenger Farm Park Walking trail entrance
      War Memorial Park
      Bates Woods Park
      North Road Open Space
      Mercer Field

      Entertainment

      Nathaniel Hempstead House
      New London County Historical Society
      Garde Arts Center
      Custom House Maritime Museum
      Fort Trumbull Visitor Center
      Rhythm
      Hygienic Art
      Expressiones

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Silva's Package Store
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Wendy's
      Dunkin'
      Taco Bell
      Dunkin'
      Popeyes

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Waterford? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Waterford.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Waterford? The cost of living in Waterford is 110/100 - which is 6% lower than Connecticut.
      Waterford
      110

      10% more expensive than average

      Connecticut
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Waterford? Waterford crime rates are 1,109, which are 33% lower than Connecticut
      Total Crime
      1,109 per 100k people

      52% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 91

      52% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Waterford? The median income in Waterford is $62,014 which is 14% lower than Connecticut.
      Median household income
      $62,01412% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,71816% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      12% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Waterford a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Waterford home prices? Waterford home prices are $201,700 - which is 25% lower than Connecticut
      Median home value
      $201,7009% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,30638% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      2% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Waterford have good schools? The Waterford graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Connecticut
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      62%

      28% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Waterford a good place to live? Waterford has an overall rating of 80% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      2 total surveys

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