At a Glance
Median Income
$72,641
$24,884 per capita
Home Value
$214,200
Zillow: $630,081
Median Rent
$2,109/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
26/100K
637/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
72.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
20.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Watergate Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Watergate's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Watergate a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Watergate residents earn a median household income of $72,641 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,884. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 81,808 business establishments, including 4,485 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watergate is $214,200 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $630,081. Median rent is $2,109/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Watergate reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 637/100K.
Education
10.0% of adults in Watergate hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
72.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watergate has an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C).
Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,709
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density8,831/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,641
Per Capita$24,884
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty20.1%
County GDP$173,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375
Housing
A+
Home Value$214,200
Rent$2,109
Ownership63.9%
Zillow$630,081
Housing Units1,324
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent26/100K
Property637/100K
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death7,598/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation14 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+72.1%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries43
Did You Know?
The median home in Watergate was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 4,485 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 276 fatal vehicle crashes.
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