At a Glance
Median Income
$43,164
$21,376 per capita
Home Value
$112,800
Zillow: $257,215
Median Rent
$837/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
23.9%
26.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
23.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Watertown 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
Watertown residents earn a median household income of $43,164 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,376. The unemployment rate stands at 23.9% (564% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,818 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watertown is $112,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,215. Median rent is $837/month, with 30.1% 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 1974.
Education
8.2% of adults in Watertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watertown has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,797
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density1,132/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans20.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$43,164
Per Capita$21,376
Unemployment23.9%
Poverty26.3%
County GDP$3,523M
Avg Weekly Wage$986
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,800
Rent$837
Ownership49.5%
Zillow$257,215
Housing Units1,575
Rent Burden30.1%
Health
Obesity44.5%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking23.2%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death12,795/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain54.0 in/yr
Elevation190 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute15 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Watertown was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.