Waterford, California

About Waterford

Waterford, CA is a close-knit town located in central California with an estimated population of 9,271.

Officially, Waterford is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.36 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,928 residents per square mile.

📰 Waterford News Today

• Waterford Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• 28-year-old Waterford man dies after crashing into telephone pole kcra.com · May 25
• Robert Riddle Obituary (1934 - 2026) - Waterford, CA - Modesto Bee Legacy obituary · Mar 30
• Waterford High School (CA) Baseball MaxPreps · Jul 20
• Update: Coroner IDs man killed in rollover crash on Highway 132 near Waterford Modesto Bee · May 25

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Waterford Unique

• One of 8 places in the US named Waterford — but the California one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,271.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Waterford

• Big Bear Park reviews ★
• Goldmine Park reviews ★
• River Point Park reviews ★
• Waterford City Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Waterford

• Connecting Waters Charter
• Lucille Whitehead Intermediate
• Richard M. Moon Primary
• Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy
• Roberts Ferry Union Elementary
• Sentinel High
• Waterford High
• Waterford Junior

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Waterford

🏘️ Nearby Communities