Watertown city, Massachusetts
Watertown city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Watertown city is a geographic entity located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 35,710. The land area covers 4.00 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 35,710 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs | ±1.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 16,371 | ±500 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 17,206 | ±496 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 16,371 | ±500 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 835 | ±244 |
| Median Home Value | $784,600 | ±$31,188 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,502 | ±$107 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $126,265 | ±$6,062 |
| Per Capita Income | $73,851 | ±$3,569 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | ±1.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,653 | ±560 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 21,247 | ±659 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.1% | ±1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 35,985 (2024)
ID: 194919
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
149 MAIN ST, WATERTOWN MA 02472-4423
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Watertown | PK-05 | Watertown, MA | |
| Regular School Watertown | PK-05 | Watertown, MA | |
| Regular School Watertown | PK-05 | Watertown, MA | |
| Regular School Watertown | 09-12 | Watertown, MA | |
| Regular School Watertown | 06-08 | Watertown, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lynn, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Waban, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Revere, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lynn, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Revere, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Saint John's Seminary
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College | 1.9 mi away | 127 Lake Street, Brighton, MA, 02135-3846 |
6172542610
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WATERTOWN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 123 MAIN ST., WATERTOWN, MA, 02472 |
(617) 972-6434
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Boston College
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College | 2.3 mi away | 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467 |
6175528000
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FANEUIL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 419 FANEUIL STREET, BRIGHTON, MA, 02135 |
(617) 782-6705
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Bentley University
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College | 2.6 mi away | 175 Forest St, Waltham, MA, 02452-4705 |
7818912000
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DANIEL P. COLLINS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 64 ABERDEEN AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02138 |
(617) 349-4021
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Longy School of Music of Bard College
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College | 2.9 mi away | 27 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138 |
6178760956
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BELMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 336 CONCORD AVE., BELMONT, MA, 02478 |
(617) 489-2000
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Harvard University
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College | 3.1 mi away | Massachusetts Hall, Cambridge, MA, 02138 |
6174951000
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BRIGHTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.0 mi away | 40 ACADEMY HILL ROAD, BRIGHTON, MA, 02135 |
(617) 782-6032
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at JAMAICA PLAIN, MA US, located 5.3 miles from Watertown city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.0° | 19.4° | 28.2° | 3.87" | — |
| February | 39.6° | 21.0° | 30.3° | 3.59" | — |
| March | 46.6° | 28.4° | 37.5° | 4.49" | — |
| April | 58.8° | 38.1° | 48.5° | 4.32" | — |
| May | 69.4° | 48.2° | 58.8° | 3.64" | — |
| June | 78.8° | 57.9° | 68.4° | 4.18" | — |
| July | 84.7° | 64.0° | 74.4° | 3.49" | — |
| August | 83.1° | 62.5° | 72.8° | 3.72" | — |
| September | 75.5° | 54.9° | 65.2° | 3.96" | — |
| October | 63.7° | 43.0° | 53.3° | 5.03" | — |
| November | 52.6° | 34.2° | 43.4° | 3.99" | — |
| December | 42.4° | 25.7° | 34.0° | 5.08" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Belmont CDP | CDP | 1.8 mi | — |
| Newton city | City | 3.0 mi | — |
| Cambridge city | City | 3.1 mi | — |
| Waltham city | City | 3.5 mi | — |
| Arlington CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2501773405. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.