Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
72% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Waterville Valley, against 39% in New Hampshire’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. No town among the 127 in New Hampshire we compare has a higher midpoint age than Waterville Valley. 98% of the land in Waterville Valley is conserved, above both New Hampshire’s towns (18%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The Bowl Research Natural Area, at 645 acres with 2.2 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Waterville Valley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Waterville Valley beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 96 in 1830, a low of 11 in 1950, 508 in 2020. The archive holds 17 old photos and papers going back to 2013 and a map from 1986 on.
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Waterville Valley. Close and well known come first.
Big draw24 mi MountainMount Washington
25 mi LakeLake Winnipesaukee
in town Ski areaWaterville Valley Resort84 runs · 1,990 ft vertical
11 mi National forestWhite Mountain National Forest
18 mi Scenic railwayConway Scenic Railroad
20 mi Ski areaCannon Mountain104 runs · 2,201 ft verticalMount Washington: wwoods, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Winnipesaukee: No machine-readable author provided. JohnJHenderson~commonswiki assumed (based o, Public domain · Waterville Valley Resort: MConradWard, CC BY-SA 4.0 · White Mountain National Forest: Ken Gallager at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Conway Scenic Railroad: Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cannon Mountain: Mikespenard at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Who provides power, water and the rest in Waterville Valley, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 19, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Waterville Valley.
Waterville Valley’s trail network density stands at 1.6 miles per square mile. There are 103 miles of trail across 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. The Bowl Research Natural Area | 2.2 mi | 645 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Its two schools are below. The Waterville Valley School District runs its public schools.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville Valley Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 33 | B+ |
| Waterville Valley Academy PrivateLargest high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 22 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Half the trips to work are shorter than 18 miles. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Waterville Valley rose by 32, to 487. Also worth knowing: just 7% of the town’s working residents have a job in town. The top destinations are Lincoln (35%), Littleton (5%) and Lebanon (3%).
| Waterville Valley | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 14 minutes | 28 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $106,000 | $103,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 6.6% | 10% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 6.8% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
FEMA puts 87% of Waterville Valley’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding. Households locally have drawn federal disaster aid in 5 declared disasters, most recently in 2023. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
July afternoons reach 70°, January nights drop to 5° and about 136 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 3% in value. Waterville Valley’s going rate for rent comes in at $1,150 a month. 82% of Waterville Valley households are owner-occupiers.
| Waterville Valley | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,150 a month | $1,388 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 82% | 82% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Waterville Valley is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
The share of adults in Waterville Valley who binge drink: 13%. Against the New Hampshire average, Waterville Valley comes out ahead on 2 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 10. In Waterville Valley, 14% of adults report frequent mental distress, and 28% have obesity. Only 5 of the 127 New Hampshire towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Waterville Valley.
| Waterville Valley | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 32% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 33% | 36% |
| What stands out | Waterville Valley | NH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13% | 15.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.2% | 76.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 25.4% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Waterville Valley; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Waterville Valley residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Hampshire.
Where Waterville Valley’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Waterville Valley is a New England town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 508 at the 2020 census, up from 247 at the 2010 census. It is a resort town which attracts many visitors in the winter months with alpine skiing at Waterville Valley Resort and many miles of trails for cross-country skiing. During the summer, attractions include a golf course, tennis courts, and a variety of hiking options. The Mad River flows through the town, providing great views all year round.
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Waterville Valley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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