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Watertown is in the United States; its population was 22,774 in July 2026. In July 2026, 40.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 80 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 10 schools in 2026. Median household income was US$70,107 a year in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1927 sources

Population22,704people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,759EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent924.7EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.27%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,238offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 22% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean7.53µg/m³country median 7.0 — 7% aboveOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Less recorded crime than 62% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 64% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Watertown?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Watertown.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,052 per month, while the median home value was US$222,100 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 62%, and the vacancy rate was 3.12% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Watertown recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,052/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent40.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)3.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,021 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)998.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent924.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes124 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Watertown a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 45–61%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student54%strong on education, weak on work · range 44–64%
Family59%strong on family, weak on cost · range 50–68%
Retirement52%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 42–62%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 692 of 22,704 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Watertown is 5.3%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income70,107 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband78.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription89.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet7.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet3.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,759 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,481 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate5.27 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Watertown?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,481 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,656of €2,737 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,737
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €998
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,656
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Watertown Salary needed to live in Watertown

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Watertown. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Watertown. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher92.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools10 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents22.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents80 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,627 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Watertown when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesWatertown highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Watertown highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Watertown2,012
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,238 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents199.2 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Recorded violent crimes38 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time24.59 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work3.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportUNU3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport26 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Watertown. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Watertown.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Watertown is 7.5 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.53 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202410Official
Average daytime high by monthJan -3.11 · Feb -0.944 · Mar 5.67 · Apr 13.11 · May 19.89 · Jun 25.39 · Jul 27.39 · Aug 26.39 · Sep 22.67 · Oct 15.33 · Nov 7 · Dec 0 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00478919 (WATERTOWN WWTP)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -11.94 · Feb -10.39 · Mar -4.44 · Apr 1.72 · May 8.28 · Jun 13.94 · Jul 16.17 · Aug 15 · Sep 10.44 · Oct 4.17 · Nov -2.28 · Dec -8.17 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00478919 (WATERTOWN WWTP)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -7.56 · Feb -5.67 · Mar 0.611 · Apr 7.44 · May 14.06 · Jun 19.67 · Jul 21.78 · Aug 20.72 · Sep 16.56 · Oct 9.78 · Nov 2.33 · Dec -4.06 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 34.8 · Feb 34.29 · Mar 48.26 · Apr 93.22 · May 106.4 · Jun 147.3 · Jul 114.3 · Aug 104.4 · Sep 88.14 · Oct 76.2 · Nov 54.36 · Dec 44.45 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00478919 (WATERTOWN WWTP)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading134.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.09 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation790.1 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature21.99 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature8.84 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-2.87 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Cedar Rapids ±1.1 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.2 °C, Gatineau (Canada) ±1.2 °C, Barrie (Canada) ±1.3 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.2 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.2 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 692 is not 1.3% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.3 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents692 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density726.6 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population22,704 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics22,538 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value222,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes61.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate65.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad3.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.57 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage77.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance5.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher18.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Households with a vehicle available91.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202294,048 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202210 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over11,084 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home6.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans83.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Watertown

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Oconomowoc as a Watertown alternative in the same region

21 km away, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,261 Oconomowoc vs €2,759 Watertown+54%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 324 Oconomowoc vs 1,238 Watertown−74%
  • Unemployment: 2.2% Oconomowoc vs 5.3% Watertown−57%
  • Foreign residents: 0.1% Oconomowoc vs 1.3% Watertown−92%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,780 Oconomowoc vs €3,481 Watertownno percentage
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.1 µg/m³ Oconomowoc vs 7.5 µg/m³ Watertown−6%
  • Nearest airport: 23.0 km Oconomowoc vs 26.0 km Watertown−12%
Full comparisonMore about Oconomowoc

Plainfield as a Watertown alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 180 km, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 1.3% Watertown+369%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,759 Watertown+75%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,238 Watertown−40%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 22,704 Watertown+120%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 5.3% Watertown−29%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 26.0 km Watertown−65%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,481 Watertownno percentage
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Watertown

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

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West Carson22,697 residentsUnion Hill-Novelty Hill22,683 residentsCamp Springs22,734 residentsValinda22,665 residentsGreenwood22,745 residentsSanford22,663 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Watertown?

The median gross salary is 3,481 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Watertown?

The unemployment rate is 5.27 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Watertown?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.53 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Watertown?

Police recorded 1,238 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Watertown?

The published population is 22,704 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Watertown?

692 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Watertown a good place to live?

Watertown may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Watertown?

Lake Mills, Oconomowoc, Jefferson are near Watertown. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00478919 (WATERTOWN WWTP) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb Places (layer 4 incorporated places, layer 5 CDPs; identical query) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-11
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  13. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  14. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
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  16. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  17. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06

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