At a Glance
Median Income
$157,321
$59,663 per capita
Home Value
$725,900
Zillow: $505,350
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
10.8% smoking rate
How Watkins Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Watkins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Watkins a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Watkins residents earn a median household income of $157,321 , which is 109% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,663. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,450 business establishments, including 1,471 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watkins is $725,900 , 158% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $505,350. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
29.4% of adults in Watkins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watkins has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population1,087
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density44/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born18.4%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$157,321
Per Capita$59,663
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$66,677M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,647
Housing
A
Home Value$725,900
Rent
Ownership99.5%
Zillow$505,350
Housing Units336
Rent Burden32.1%
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,895/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain14.5 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation5,653 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations91
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Watkins was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Denver International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
18.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 1,471 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 58 fatal vehicle crashes.