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Watertown Town, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Suffolk County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
35,270 Population 7,242/sq mi density
$123,422 Median Income $72,891 per capita
$737,600 Home Value $1,409,985 Zillow
$2,357 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
80 Violent Crime/100K 881 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$123,422 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$737,600 home value, $2,357/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Watertown Town, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$123,422
64% above
$72,891 per capita
Home Value
$737,600
162% above
Zillow: $1,409,985
Median Rent
$2,357/mo
103% above
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
79% below
881/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.2%
99% above
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.3%
27% below
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
164%
Home Value
262%
Rent
203%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
199%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Watertown Town a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
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 4.0% (11% 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.

Safety & Crime

Watertown Town reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 881/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population35,270
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density7,242/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$123,422
Per Capita$72,891
Unemployment4.0%
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%

Crime

F
Violent80/100K
Property881/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault47/100K
Burglary99/100K

Health

Obesity23.3%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,117/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.4 in/yr
AQI37 (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.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.