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1. Overview - Life In Watertown
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Watertown
3. Crime In Watertown
4. Cost of Living In Watertown
5. Gender In Watertown
6. Household Income For Watertown
7. Education In Watertown
8. Race & Ethnicity In Watertown

Watertown is a city in New York state in USA with a population of 25224 residents.. The poverty rate of Watertown is 21.6%, which is 54% higher than national average. The typical household in Watertown earns $41918 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 5 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 9 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 58.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Watertown, only 90% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Watertown remained 6.5%, which is 38% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Watertown, only 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 32% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Watertown is 92, which is 8% lower than national average. Median home value in Watertown is $130300 , which is 43% lower than national average. While median income in Watertown remained $41918, which is 38% lower than national average.

Jobs50%

Housing60%

Affordability60%

Safety30%

Amenities90%

Diversity80%

Education70%

Commute95%

The overall crime rate in Watertown, New York is 99% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Watertown is 89% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Watertown is 101% higher than national average. You have 1 in 139 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 26 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In New York	3	2	5	3	12
In USA	314	329	357	275	1023

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In New York	9	19	17	11	1
In USA	309	330	425	388	36