At a Glance
Median Income
$147,500
$38,269 per capita
Home Value
$245,000
Zillow: $253,522
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
14.9% smoking rate
How Watson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Watson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Watson a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Watson residents earn a median household income of $147,500 , which is 96% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,269. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,117 business establishments, including 210 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watson is $245,000 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,522. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
28.3% of adults in Watson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watson has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,503
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,566/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$147,500
Per Capita$38,269
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$4,247M
Avg Weekly Wage$888
Housing
A+
Home Value$245,000
Rent
Ownership95.1%
Zillow$253,522
Housing Units521
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,382/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain66.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation64 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Watson was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 210 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.