Watertown, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Columbia County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,797
Population
1,132/sq mi density
$43,164
Median Income
$21,376 per capita
$112,800
Home Value
$257,215 Zillow
$837
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$43,164 median income, 23.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,800 home value, $837/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$112,800
60% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$837/mo
28% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
49.5%
24% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,575
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$112,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$257,215
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
49.5%
Owner-Occupied
50.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,212/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,296/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,526/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,971/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,261/mo
Census median rent:
$837/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
49.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $112,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,215 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $837 |
| FMR Studio | $1,212 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,296 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,526 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,971 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,261 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 49.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 50.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,575 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 30.1% |