Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
19%
Watertown, MA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,055
Population
34,449
Renter Mix
56% Rent
A small-town feel on the west side of Boston.
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Located along the Charles River just west of Boston, Watertown combines historic architecture with contemporary living. The community of over 35,000 residents spans from Watertown Square to East Watertown and the West End, offering a variety of housing options from traditional New England homes to contemporary apartments along Arsenal Street. The Arsenal Yards development and Mosesian Center for the Arts serve as cultural anchors, while the area's Armenian heritage enriches the local dining scene.
Watertown provides convenient access to urban amenities while maintaining numerous green spaces. The Charles River paths offer walking and cycling opportunities, and Mount Auburn Cemetery's 151 acres feature landscaped grounds open to the public. The community sits just minutes from downtown Boston via multiple transportation options. Notable institutions include the Armenian Museum of America and the Perkins School for the Blind, established here in the 19th century. Watertown's history stretches back to 1630 as one of the first Massachusetts Bay Colony settlements, and it holds the distinction of staging the first protest against British taxation without representation. The transformation of the former Watertown Arsenal into a modern mixed-use development exemplifies how the area continues to evolve while honoring its historic roots.
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The village of Watertown was incorporated in 1630.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$106,055
Average: $137,811
Education
18,657
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
20,527
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Watertown has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
56%
Non-Renters
44%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
51%
Other Education
49%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Watertown, MA is $2,585 for a studio, $3,055 for one bedroom, $3,685 for two bedrooms, and $4,638 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Watertown has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,055/month
831 Sq Ft
House
$4,629/month
1,417 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,521/month
2,582 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,310/month
1,424 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Watertown, MA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
458 Students
Public
Grades K-5
373 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
693 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
591 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
591 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
728 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
728 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Beaver Brook Reservation
- Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
- Longfellow National Historic Site
- Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
- Chestnut Hill Reservation
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.