City Intelligence
Waterford, NY
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Waterford. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Strong across most livability factors.
Population
11,615
Median Home
$271K
Median Income
$83K
Zip Codes Covered
1
With a population of 11,615, Waterford is a smaller NY city. Median household income is $83K with homes valued around $271K. The city scores highest in environment (A+).
Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.
Market Snapshot
Key housing and market metrics for Waterford, NY. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$271K
Vacancy Rate
8.0%
Owner-Occupied
70%
ZIP Code Breakdown
Area stats for ZIP codes in Waterford, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
12188
Area StatsPop: 11,615
Home Value: $271K
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Schools Near Waterford
Schools in and around Waterford, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.
Elementary Schools (4)
RENSSELAER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TURNPIKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WATERFORD-HALFMOON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WATERVLIET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle Schools (11)
ABRAM LANSING SCHOOL
BLUE CREEK SCHOOL
BOGHT HILLS SCHOOL
COHOES MIDDLE SCHOOL
HARMONY HILL SCHOOL
HEATLY SCHOOL
KNICKERBACKER MIDDLE SCHOOL
LATHAM RIDGE SCHOOL
PS 18
PS 2
VAN SCHAICK ISLAND SCHOOL
High Schools (3)
COHOES HIGH SCHOOL
LANSINGBURGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
WATERFORD-HALFMOON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Private Schools (5)
CATHOLIC CENTRAL SCHOOL
LEARNING TO KNOW EDUCATIONAL CENTER
MOTHER TERESA ACADEMY
ST COLMAN'S SCHOOL
ST MARY'S SCHOOL
Livability Grades
How Waterford stacks up across six key categories.
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Waterford and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.