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Watertown, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County
Watertown, CT
At a Glance
How Watertown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Watertown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Watertown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Watertown residents earn a median household income of $98,003 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,837. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,526 business establishments, including 904 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watertown is $278,500 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,580. Median rent is $1,115/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Watertown reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,319/100K. The murder rate is 13.9/100K.
Education
40.4% of adults in Watertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watertown has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.