Watertown, MN

Living in Watertown

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 32
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Commute 21
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 51
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 63
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Schools 81
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Residents

4.4k Population +327 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
71% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate26%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$84k Median Household Income +$22k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -6% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector81%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office16%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$208k Median Home Value -$800 (2010–19)
32% Built 2000 or Later
$594 Median Monthly Rent -$51 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K7%

House Heating Type

Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas79%

Crime

Violent Crime in Watertown

United States45
Minnesota28
Minneapolis Metro Area35
Carver County7

Property Crime in Watertown

United States48
Minnesota45
Minneapolis Metro Area52
Carver County13

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 14 1 10
Feb 20 1 8
Mar 32 2 9
Apr 47 3 3
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 62 3 0
Oct 49 3 0
Nov 33 2 8
Dec 19 1 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watertown

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding32
Tornado17
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Watertown, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Watertown, MN

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Zion Lutheran School
6 miles, SW
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St Maximilian Kolbe
6 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Watertown, MN

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Crown College
7 miles, SE
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Capella University
28 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Watertown, MN

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Buffalo Hospital
16 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Watertown, MN

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