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Watford, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
125,707 Population 15,200/sq mi density
253 ft Elevation 77 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$54,888 median income, 5.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$524,010 home value, $1,372/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Watford, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,888
27% below
$54,888 per capita
Home Value
$524,010
86% above
Median Rent
$1,372/mo
18% above
Bachelor's Degree+
41.1%
22% above
55.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
Avg Temperature
53°F
223 sunny days/yr

Is Watford a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Watford residents earn a median household income of $54,888 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,888. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 135 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Watford is $524,010 , 86% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,372/month.

Education

41.1% of adults in Watford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% above the national average). 55.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Watford has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population125,707
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density15,200/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born34.0%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,888
Per Capita$54,888
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$1,056

Housing

F
Home Value$524,010
Rent$1,372
Ownership56.2%
Housing Units50,283

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days223/yr
Rain33.6 in/yr
Elevation253 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.1%
High School+55.5%

Community

Did You Know?

33.9% work from home.
3.7% of the population has a disability.
34.0% of residents are foreign-born.