Waterville is a somewhat small city located in the state of Ohio. With a population of 6,013 people and two associated neighborhoods, Waterville is the 245th largest community in Ohio.

Waterville real estate is some of the most expensive in Ohio, although Waterville house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Also of interest is that Waterville has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Waterville telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 7.59% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Waterville is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Waterville’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

The education level of Waterville ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Waterville, 47.41% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.

The per capita income in Waterville in 2022 was $48,157, which is wealthy relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $192,628 for a family of four.

Waterville is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Waterville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Waterville residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Waterville include German, Irish, English, Polish, and Hungarian.

The most common language spoken in Waterville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.