At a Glance
Median Income
$49,692
$32,174 per capita
Home Value
$149,800
Zillow: $190,940
Median Rent
$933/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
614/100K
3,534/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Watertown residents earn a median household income of $49,692 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,174. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 600 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watertown is $149,800 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,940. Median rent is $933/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Watertown reports 614 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,534/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.9% of adults in Watertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watertown has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population24,574
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density2,721/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,692
Per Capita$32,174
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$1,659M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$149,800
Rent$933
Ownership41.6%
Zillow$190,940
Housing Units13,134
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent614/100K
Property3,534/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault331/100K
Burglary430/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation474 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute16 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Watertown was founded in 1800.
The median home in Watertown was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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