Texas · Metropolitan Area
Watauga is a small city in Texas with a population of 23,336. Residents earn $91,669 per year, which is 22% above the national average.
Based on current data, Watauga receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Watauga offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Watauga is $91,669, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Watauga is $233,400, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,826 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Watauga is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 94 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,774 per 100,000, near the national average.
25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Watauga enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 81.1% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.9% |
| 41% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $91,669 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,940 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,398 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,104 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 50,573 |
| County GDP | $178,003M |
| Restaurants | 4,656 |
| Healthcare | 5,993 |
| Retail | 6,287 |
| Manufacturing | 1,588 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,373 |
| 196% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.44% |
| Commute Time | 29.2 min |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |
| Census Median | $233,400 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $273,080 |
| Median List Price | $287,500 |
| Median List Price | $287,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $202 |
| Homes Sold | 20 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.8% |
| Price Drops | 34.7% |
| Inventory | 49 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,826 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,074 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,373 |
| 196% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.44% |
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 80.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,833/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,993 |
| Total Violent | 94.5/100K |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 12.3/100K |
| Robbery | 16.4/100K |
| Assault | 65.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,774.3/100K |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 254.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,433.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 86.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 202 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.0 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 652 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,610/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8718°N, 97.2515°W |
| County FIPS | 48439 |
Winner: Republican by 5.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.9% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,610/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 47 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,993 |
| Restaurants | 4,656 |
| Retail Stores | 6,287 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 202 |
| Avg Commute | 29.2 min |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |