At a Glance
Median Income
$36,042
$22,541 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
Zillow: $212,467
Median Rent
$683/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
78.5% high school+
Unemployment
20.6%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18.2% smoking rate
How Watha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Watha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Watha 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
Watha residents earn a median household income of $36,042 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,541. The unemployment rate stands at 20.6% (472% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,964 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watha is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,467. Median rent is $683/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
10.2% of adults in Watha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
78.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watha has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population244
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density179/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$36,042
Per Capita$22,541
Unemployment20.6%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$2,516M
Avg Weekly Wage$907
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$683
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$212,467
Housing Units88
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,267/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.8 in/yr
Elevation60 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+78.5%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute30 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Watha was built in 1973.
18.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.