At a Glance
Median Income
$123,422
$72,891 per capita
Home Value
$737,600
Zillow: $1,409,985
Median Rent
$2,357/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
67.2%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.3%
8.2% smoking rate
How Watertown Town Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Watertown Town's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Watertown Town a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Watertown Town residents earn a median household income of $123,422 , which is 64% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,891. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,364 business establishments, including 2,747 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watertown Town is $737,600 , 162% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,409,985. Median rent is $2,357/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
67.2% of adults in Watertown Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(99% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watertown Town has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population35,270
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density7,242/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born26.5%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$123,422
Per Capita$72,891
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$190,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,525
Housing
B
Home Value$737,600
Rent$2,357
Ownership48.8%
Zillow$1,409,985
Housing Units16,767
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity23.3%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,117/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation56 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.2%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+34.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries29
Did You Know?
Watertown Town was founded in 1630.
The median home in Watertown Town was built in 1945.
26.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.528 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
26.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 2,747 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.