Watsonville, CA
Living in Watsonville
Bikeability41
Walkability31
Commute49
Public Transit30
Affordability38
Public Safety41
Airports73
Hospitals54
Colleges95
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
54kPopulation+4.2k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
77%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian15%
Hispanic or Latino81%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school39%
High school graduate25%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$8.8k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office18%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$464kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$362 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K21%
$500K to $749K36%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas61%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Watsonville
United States45
California55
Santa Cruz Metro Area47
Santa Cruz County47
Property Crime in Watsonville
United States48
California56
Santa Cruz Metro Area64
Santa Cruz County64
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (70%)(24%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump19%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watsonville
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding28
Coastal Flooding7
Tsunami2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Watsonville, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Watsonville, CA
Moreland Notre Dame School
1 miles, SE
Green Valley Christian School
1 miles, N
St Francis High School Salesian College Prep
2 miles, NE
Monterey Bay Academy
4 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Watsonville, CA
University of California-Santa Cruz
17 miles, W
California State University-Monterey Bay
19 miles, S
San Jose State University
29 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Watsonville, CA
Watsonville Community Hospital
1 miles, NW
Dominican Hospital
13 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Watsonville, CA
Monterey Regional Airport
23 miles, S
San Francisco International Airport
59 miles, NW
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
61 miles, NW