City

Watertown, MA

3 ZIP codes  ·  Middlesex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥35,317Population
💰$123,383Median HH Income▲ 62% above avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$737,600Median Home Value▲ 165% above avg
🎓72.6%College Grads▲ 87% above avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.7%Hispanic: 6.4%Black: 4.1%Asian: 12%Other: 6.6%Race
White69.7%
Hispanic6.4%
Black4.1%
Asian12.0%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
6%
25–44
37%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads72.6% ▲ 87% above avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma347 (1.4%)
HS Graduate3,632 (14.4%)
Some College1,383 (5.5%)
Associates1,552 (6.1%)
Bachelors1,478 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree16,866 (66.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 14.4%Some College: 5.5%Associates: 6.1%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 66.8%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad14.4%
Some College5.5%
Associates6.1%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate66.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 48.8%Renter: 51.2%Tenure
Owner48.8%
Renter51.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
83%

Financials

Median HH Income$123,383 ▲ 62% above avg
Median Home Value$737,600 ▲ 165% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,356/mo
Total Housing Units17,069
Vacant Units849

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
55%
Public Transit
9%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
30%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
70%
About Watertown, MA

Watertown is a city in Massachusetts, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 35,317 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Watertown is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $123,383 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Watertown is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $737,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,356 per month.

The population of Watertown is highly educated. 72.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (69.72%).

Watertown, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Watertown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02472 35,317 $123,383 $737,600 $2,356 5.5% 72.6% 48.8%

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