At a Glance
Median Income
$68,333
$32,036 per capita
Home Value
$211,500
Zillow: $312,902
Median Rent
$1,061/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
199/100K
1,021/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 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 $68,333 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,036. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,344 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watertown is $211,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,902. Median rent is $1,061/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Watertown reports 199 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,021/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.0% of adults in Watertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watertown has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population22,873
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,895/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,333
Per Capita$32,036
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$4,923M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
A+
Home Value$211,500
Rent$1,061
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$312,902
Housing Units9,139
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent199/100K
Property1,021/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault131/100K
Burglary131/100K
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation820 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Watertown was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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