Watertown, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Lewis County County
Watertown, NY
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 $49,692 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,174. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% 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 $205,731. 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 628 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,074/100K.
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 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.