At a Glance
Median Income
$91,669
$33,940 per capita
Home Value
$233,400
Zillow: $275,243
Median Rent
$1,826/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
110/100K
858/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
13.0% smoking rate
How Watauga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Watauga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Watauga a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Watauga residents earn a median household income of $91,669 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,940. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50,573 business establishments, including 4,656 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watauga is $233,400 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,243. Median rent is $1,826/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Watauga reports 110 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 858/100K.
Education
25.9% of adults in Watauga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watauga has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population23,336
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density5,610/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born12.9%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$91,669
Per Capita$33,940
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$178,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
A+
Home Value$233,400
Rent$1,826
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$275,243
Housing Units8,084
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent110/100K
Property858/100K
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,833/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation652 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries47
Did You Know?
The median home in Watauga was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Fort Worth Meacham International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
12.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 4,656 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 202 fatal vehicle crashes.