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Watertown, MA


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Watertown, Massachusetts

Watertown, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 2 miles E of Waltham, Massachusetts (center to center) and 6 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is included in the Boston metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 32,986 people lived in Watertown.

The People and Families of Watertown

In Watertown, about 39% of adults are married. Watertown is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Watertown, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Watertown had a median family income of $67,441. Significantly, more adults in Watertown have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Massachusetts. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in the city.)

Political Inclinations

Watertown residents donated more money ($138,150) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Watertown Housing

An estimated 47% of living spaces in Watertown are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Watertown, 74% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Watertown is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). Public transportation is used by many people in the city.

Of Note

High Points

Watertown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWatertown Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWatertown Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 6%Watertown Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Watertown Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Watertown Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Watertown College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Watertown Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Watertown Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Watertown, MA

Comparing Watertown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population73
Racial Diversity39
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income87
People Above Poverty74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home97
Short Commute Times47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Affordability of Rents11
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime104
Low Violent Crime96

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