Watson, Australia

Full City Profile

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

5,849 Population 4,090/sq mi density

1,942 ft Elevation 592 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 10°C

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$45,765 median income, 2.8% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$246,200 home value, $1,231/mo rent

Watson, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$45,765

39% below

$45,765 per capita

Home Value

$246,200

13% below

Median Rent

$1,231/mo

6% above

Unemployment

2.8%

22% below

Avg Temperature

49°F

316 sunny days/yr

Is Watson a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.6 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Watson residents earn a median household income of $45,765 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,765. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 556 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Watson is $246,200 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,231/month.

Climate & Weather

Watson has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,849

Median Age34.0 yrs

Density4,090/mi²

Foreign Born26.2%

Economy

B+

Median Income$45,765

Per Capita$45,765

Unemployment2.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$880

Housing

B+

Home Value$246,200

Rent$1,231

Ownership66.1%

Housing Units2,340

Climate

Avg Temp49°F

Sunny Days316/yr

Rain25.2 in/yr

Elevation1,942 ft

Did You Know?

26.2% of residents are foreign-born.