Watsontown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montour County County
Watsontown, PA
At a Glance
How Watsontown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Watsontown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Watsontown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Watsontown residents earn a median household income of $53,355 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,903. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 490 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watsontown is $161,200 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,651. Median rent is $848/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Watsontown reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 680/100K.
Education
15.6% of adults in Watsontown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watsontown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.