Watertown, NY
Living in Watertown
Bikeability36
Walkability51
Commute97
Public Transit39
Affordability91
Public Safety62
Airports12
Hospitals32
Colleges91
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Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation-1.1k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age
21%College-Educated
52%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate35%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$3.3k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector62%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military5%
Sales and office23%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab3%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$133kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$699Median Monthly Rent+$166 (2010–19)
36%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached43%
Multiple units14%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier53%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Utility gas68%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Watertown
United States45
New York39
Watertown Metro Area21
Jefferson County21
Property Crime in Watertown
United States48
New York28
Watertown Metro Area25
Jefferson County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 3 | 38 |
| Feb | 19 | 3 | 31 |
| Mar | 28 | 3 | 18 |
| Apr | 42 | 3 | 6 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 36 | 4 | 12 |
| Dec | 24 | 4 | 36 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watertown
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding16
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding11
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Watertown, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Watertown, NY
Faith Fellowship Christian School
1 miles, E
Immaculate Heart Central Jr/Sr High School
2 miles, SW
Augustinian Academy
15 miles, E
Crystal Light Mennonite School
21 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Watertown, NY
SUNY College at Oswego
48 miles, SW
St Lawrence University
56 miles, NE
Le Moyne College
64 miles, S
Upstate Medical University
65 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Watertown, NY
Samaritan Medical Center
1 miles, S
Carthage Area Hospital, Inc
16 miles, E
Lewis County General Hospital
24 miles, SE
River Hospital Clinics
25 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Watertown, NY
Watertown International Airport
6 miles, W
Ogdensburg International Airport
54 miles, NE
Syracuse Hancock International Airport
60 miles, S
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
106 miles, S