Watsonville, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

2.1 Fair / 5.0
51,968 Population
$74,785 Median Income
$657,700 Home Value
$1,784 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
502 Violent Crime / 100K
32.7 yrs Median Age
12.7% Bachelor's Degree+
2.1
Overall
3.7
Economy
1.7
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.0
Education

People

Population51,968
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density7,654/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 30.0%

Economy

3.7/5
Median Income$74,785
Per Capita Income$27,296
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty Rate12.8%
County GDP$3,285M

Housing

1.7/5
Home Value (Census)$657,700
Zillow Value$816,554
Median Rent$1,784
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity32.2%
Diabetes13.7%
Depression21.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime502/100K
Property Crime2,821/100K
Murder15.2/100K
Vehicle Theft685.9/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Jan / Jul51° / 63°
Rain23 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

2.0/5
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+65.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute27 min
Work From Home6.1%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations28

How Watsonville Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$74,785
Home Value$657,700
Median Rent$1,784
Poverty Rate12.8%
Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
Unemployment4.9%
Violent Crime502.1 /100K
Avg Temperature57.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population51,968
Population Density7,654 per sq mi
Median Age32.7 years
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 30% Black 1% Hispanic 4.4% Other 64.6%
White30.0%
Black or African American1.0%
Hispanic or Latino4.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races64.6%

Language

English Only25.1%
Spanish Speakers74.9%
English 25.1% Spanish 74.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.0%
Health Insurance90.5%

Income

Near national avg
Median Household Income$74,785
Per Capita Income$27,296
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,154
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$88,750

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.9%
Poverty Rate12.8%
Total Establishments (County)1,930
County GDP$3,285M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation113
Healthcare Facilities110
Retail Stores120
Manufacturing68
Total Establishments1,930

Industry Mix

Restaurants 113 Healthcare 110 Retail 120 Manufacturing 68

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$88,750
Avg Property Tax Paid$7,874

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time26.8 min
Work From Home6.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

133% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$657,700
Zillow Home Value Index$816,554

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$689,000
Price Per Sq Ft$478
Homes Sold (month)10
Sale-to-List Ratio94.1%
Price Drops26.9%
Active Inventory26

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied43.6%

Rental Costs

53% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,784
Zillow Rent Index$3,093

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$7,874
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.20%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.2%
Diabetes13.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure30.8%
Asthma9.6%
COPD5.7%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.2%
Physical Inactivity33.5%
Depression21.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.8%
Physical Distress (14+ days)17.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage90.5%
Regular Checkup67.0%
Premature Death Rate6,316 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.9 / 10
Exercise Access83.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)110
Restaurants (County)113

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime502.1 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter15.2 /100K
Rape26.5 /100K
Robbery161.1 /100K
Aggravated Assault299.4 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,821.3 /100K
Burglary360.0 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,775.4 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft685.9 /100K
Arson11.4 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)18

Temperature

51°F Jan 63°F Jul
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Average57.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation22.7 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Land Area6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²)
Population Density7,654 per sq mi
Latitude36.9236°
Longitude-121.7724°
County FIPS06069

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.3%
D 54.9%

Democrat +12.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
High School+65.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density7,654 per sq mi
Land Area6.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations28
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)30
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)18

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