Watertown, NY

Living in Watertown

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Bikeability 36
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Walkability 51
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 39
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 91
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Schools 32
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Residents

26k Population -1.1k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age
21% College-Educated
52% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate35%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income +$3.3k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector62%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military5%
Sales and office23%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab3%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$133k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$699 Median Monthly Rent +$166 (2010–19)
36% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached43%
Multiple units14%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier53%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Utility gas68%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Watertown

United States45
New York39
Watertown Metro Area21
Jefferson County21

Property Crime in Watertown

United States48
New York28
Watertown Metro Area25
Jefferson County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 17 3 38
Feb 19 3 31
Mar 28 3 18
Apr 42 3 6
May 54 4 0
Jun 63 4 0
Jul 67 4 0
Aug 66 4 0
Sep 58 4 0
Oct 47 4 1
Nov 36 4 12
Dec 24 4 36

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watertown

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding16
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding11
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Watertown, NY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Watertown, NY

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Augustinian Academy
15 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Watertown, NY

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SUNY College at Oswego
48 miles, SW
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St Lawrence University
56 miles, NE
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Le Moyne College
64 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Watertown, NY

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Airports

Airports near Watertown, NY

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