Watertown

One of the first settled colonies in Massachusetts, Watertown is a historic city in Middlesex County.

Welcome to Watertown

One of the first settled colonies in Massachusetts, Watertown is a historic city in Middlesex County. Situated on the Charles River, the city truly lives up to its name as it offers endless, tremendous views of the pristine water. The city offers a dense suburban atmosphere in Greater Boston, allowing residents to have easy access to all the amenities of a big city while still enjoying a peaceful and private lifestyle. As for things to do right in Watertown, residents can enjoy a selection of boutiques, restaurants, bars, and interesting museums all worth visiting.
 

Watertown MA Demographics

Population: 35,149
Median Income: $54,945
Home Ownership Rate: 50%
 

Watertown MA Housing Stats

Median Sales Price: $950,000
Number of Homes Sold: 23
Number of Days on the Market: 20
 

What to Do in Watertown MA

Watertown MA Restaurants

 

Watertown MA Shopping

There are several great spots to shop in Watertown. Popular shopping destinations include Arsenal Yards and Watertown Mall. You'll also find a variety of interesting boutiques scattered throughout the city. No matter what you're looking for, there's something for everyone to love in Watertown.

Overview for Watertown, MA

42,147 people live in Watertown, where the median age is 41.1 and the average individual income is $57,392.32. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

42,147

Total Population

41.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$57,392.32

Average individual Income

Around Watertown, MA

There's plenty to do around Watertown, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

82
Very Walkable
Walking Score
64
Bikeable
Bike Score
51
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Hemlock Grill, Slava's Freedom Fitness, and Koltun Ballet Boston.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.25 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.6 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.48 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.95 miles 56 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.42 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.45 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Watertown, MA

Watertown has 18,739 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Watertown do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 42,147 people call Watertown home. The population density is 8,938.84 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

42,147

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

41.1

Median Age

46.73 / 53.27%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
18,739

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$57,392.32

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Watertown, MA

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Watertown. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Jewish Community Day School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
James Russell Lowell
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
PRIVATE
7th - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
Perkins School For The Blind
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
St Stephen's Armenian Elementary School
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available
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