Median Income
$76,500
2% higher than US avg
Home Value
$250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
15.0%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$830
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment
4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.4%
0% lower than US avg
How Watrous Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,842
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density422/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,500
Per Capita$57,350
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty12.4%
Commute18 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$830
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units850
Rent Burden12.4%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,791 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+34.6%
Graduate+1.0%
Is Watrous a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Watrous receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Watrous offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Watrous is $76,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Watrous is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.6% have completed high school.
Watrous has a population of 1,842 with a density of 422 people per square mile. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.1%), with 9.5% Asian.
Population
1,842
Total Population
2021 Census
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.7% |
| 14% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 9.5% |
The median household income in Watrous is $76,500, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $76,500 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $57,350 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% |
| 0% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 17.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.0% |
The median home value in Watrous is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $830 (29% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $830 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 12.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 71.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.8% |
| Housing Units | 850 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Watrous vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,791 ft (546 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 422/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.6668°N, 105.4679°W |
| Timezone | America/Regina |