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Watertown, Massachusetts

Introduction to Watertown, Massachusetts

Watertown, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 2 miles E of Waltham, Massachusetts 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.

Watertown History

Watertown is one of the oldest settlements of the Massachusetts Bay area. The earliest inhabitants of this region were the Pequossette and Nonantum Indians. Watertown was earlier named Saltonstall Plantation, as it was originally settled in 1630 by a group of settlers who were led by Sir Richard Saltonstall. It was incorporated as Watertown in September 1630.

Watertown and nearby Attractions

  • Oakley Country Club
  • Watertown Townhall
  • Historical Society of Watertown
  • Saltonstall Park
  • Armenian Library and Museum of America
  • Halecyon Lake

Things To Do In Watertown

Watertown boasts of a rich culture due to its ethnically diverse population. The town has 11 parks, several tennis and golf clubs, swimming pools, shopping malls, athletic clubs and skating rinks.

Watertown Transportation

Boston Logan International Airport is a short drive away.

Watertown Higher Education

Bentley College is very close.

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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