At a Glance
Median Income
$62,991
$29,044 per capita
Home Value
$228,400
Zillow: $408,690
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
66/100K
856/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
299 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
3.0 / 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 $62,991 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,044. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,714 business establishments, including 303 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watertown is $228,400 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,690. Median rent is $1,036/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Watertown reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 856/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Watertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watertown has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,511
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density1,049/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,991
Per Capita$29,044
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$10,174M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,109
Housing
A+
Home Value$228,400
Rent$1,036
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$408,690
Housing Units676
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent66/100K
Property856/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault66/100K
Burglary395/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,720/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain54.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation694 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute28 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed193 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Watertown was founded in 1845.
The median home in Watertown was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
There are 303 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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