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Watertown, NY Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Maverick S.

Rent in Watertown getting crazy

Curious what people think. I work in education and Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $933/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know th...

0 replies 0 upvotes housing
Serenity R.

Is Watertown a good place to live?

Hey everyone, Military spouse here. Cheers. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Hailey Hill

Housing market in Watertown right now

Longtime lurker here, Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this normal for Watertown?

4 replies 9 upvotes housing
Maverick S.

Best kept secrets of Watertown, NY

I work in marketing and With a population of 24,574, Watertown is a small town. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I wrong here? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

2 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
Wesley Edwards

Watertown housing prices -when will it stop?

You can expect to pay around $933 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Maverick S.

Best industries in Watertown right now

Hello, With a population of 24,574, Watertown is a small town. Poverty rate is 13.4%, which is around average. Crime rate is something to consider -Watertown sits at 613.5 per 100K. Household incomes average around $49,692 in Watertown. The median home value here is around $149,800, which is actuall...

13 replies 3 upvotes jobs
Arianna

Just moved to Watertown, any tips?

Hey everyone, Poverty rate is 13.4%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $933 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of livi...

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luca_heart

Is Watertown good for remote workers?

Hi all, I work in automotive and Rent is about $933/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $49,692 in Watertown. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Has anyone dealt with this? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush h...

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Jose Harris

How is the nightlife in Watertown?

I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $933 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely risin...

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Jose Harris

How is the nightlife in Watertown?

Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Memphis and Household incomes average around $49,692 in Watertown. Poverty rate is 13.4%, which is around average. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Any advice would be great. Thanks in advance!

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