Watsonville, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Benito County County
Watsonville, CA
At a Glance
How Watsonville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Watsonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Watsonville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Watsonville residents earn a median household income of $74,785 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,296. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,930 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watsonville is $657,700 , 133% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $823,847. Median rent is $1,784/month, with 34.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Watsonville reports 425 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,196/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.7% of adults in Watsonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 65.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watsonville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.