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Thinking About The Watertown, MA Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Watertown. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

76/ 100

Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

35,300

Median Home

$722K

Median Income

$118K

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With a population of 35,300, Watertown is a mid-sized MA city. Median household income is $118K with homes valued around $722K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Watertown, MA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$722K

Vacancy Rate

5.0%

Owner-Occupied

51%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Watertown, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

02472

Area Stats

Pop: 35,300

Home Value: $722K

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Nearby Areas

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Cambridge Area

Home: $1.0M2 mi away

Boston Area

Home: $986K7 mi away

Worcester Area

Home: $306K33 mi away

Seekonk Area

Home: $434K39 mi away

Livability Grades

How Watertown stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Watertown and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.