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Archstone Watertown Square
Watertown, Massachusetts, 02472
Studio/1 BedroomUp to $2,281
2 BedroomsUp to $3,241
Briston Arms
Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138
Studio/1 Bedroom$1,225 - $1,275
2 Bedrooms$1,325 - $1,575
Windsor Village At Waltham
Waltham, Massachusetts, 02451
1 Bedroom$1,570 - $2,295
2 Bedrooms$1,720 - $2,390
3 Bedrooms$1,955 - $2,595
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Watertown apartments are cleverly laid out near city points of interest and appealing during all four seasons - the summer is particularly excellent but regardless of when you are looking to move, Watertown's apartments are available in every price range all year round. You can easily find dog friendly apartments in Watertown using MyNewPlace and searching for apartment amenities like a fully furnished interior.
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Household Income
Household Income City State City Compared to State Less than $10,000 6.0% 8.8% -2.8% $10,000 to $14,999 4.6% 5.6% -1.0% $15,000 to $19,999 4.1% 5.1% -1.0% $20,000 to $24,999 4.5% 5.1% -0.6% $25,000 to $29,999 4.0% 5.1% -1.1% $30,000 to $34,999 4.7% 5.2% -0.5% $35,000 to $39,999 4.6% 5.0% -0.4% $40,000 to $44,999 4.3% 4.9% -0.6% $45,000 to $49,999 5.3% 4.6% +0.7% $50,000 to $59,999 8.2% 8.8% -0.6% $60,000 to $74,999 12.0% 11.3% +0.7% $75,000 to $99,999 15.5% 12.8% +2.7% $100,000 to $124,999 8.5% 7.2% +1.3% $125,000 to $149,999 5.4% 3.7% +1.7% $150,000 to $199,999 4.5% 3.3% +1.2% $200,000 or more 4.0% 3.5% +0.5% -
Cost of Living
Share of Household Income Spent on Rent City State City Compared to State Less than 10.0% 8.3% 6.8% +1.5% 10.0% to 14.9% 13.0% 12.2% +0.8% 15.0% to 19.9% 18.8% 14.2% +4.6% 20.0% to 24.9% 15.0% 12.5% +2.5% 25.0% to 29.9% 11.5% 11.8% -0.3% 30.0% to 34.9% 6.9% 7.7% -0.8% 35.0% to 39.9% 3.9% 5.0% -1.1% 40.0% to 49.9% 7.2% 6.4% +0.8% 50.0% or more 10.8% 17.2% -6.4% Not computed 4.7% 6.2% -1.5% -
Age Demographic of Renters
Age Demographic of Renters City State City Compared to State 15 to 24 years 6.8% 9.2% -2.4% 25 to 34 years 36.6% 27.9% +8.7% 35 to 44 years 22.1% 22.1% +0.0% 45 to 54 years 13.1% 14.4% -1.3% 55 to 64 years 6.2% 8.5% -2.3% 65 to 74 years 6.3% 7.5% -1.2% 75 to 84 years 6.4% 7.3% -0.9% 85 years and over 2.6% 3.2% -0.6% -
Travel Time to Work
Travel Time to Work City State City Compared to State Less than 30 minutes 34.3% 30.9% +3.4% 30 to 44 minutes 32.2% 25.7% +6.5% 45 to 59 minutes 17.0% 15.8% +1.2% 60 or more minutes 16.5% 27.6% -11.1%
Source: 2000 Census
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Average Apartment Rent in Watertown, Massachusetts
| # Bedrooms | Dec | Nov | Oct | 3 Month % change |
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| Studio | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| 1 Bed | N/A | $1,826 | N/A | 0% |
| 2 Bed | N/A | $2,276 | N/A | 0% |
| 3 Bed | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
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How is the school system in Watertown?
The Watertown School District is rated as better than 92.2% of schools across the country. Nearly 2,600 students are enrolled in Watertown's three elementary schools (PK-5), one middle school (6-8), one high school (9-12), and one alternative high school. Thirty-five languages other than English are spoken in the Watertown Public Schools., and 83% of the Class of 2001 planned to continue their education beyond high school. Watertown offers a wide range of extracurricular activities. There are 12 students per classroom, which is slightly lower than the state average.
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Does Watertown have a downtown area where a lot of people walk around?
The short answer is yes. Main Street in Watertown has many shops and restaurants, as well as pedestrian-friendly sidewalks. However, commercial strips criss-cross the whole town, so there's no town center like you'd find in a traditional suburb. The Watertown Mall and Fresh Pond Mall are also located conveniently close by.
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Is Watertown a family friendly town?
Based on safety and quality of education, Watertown is a very family-friendly town. With an overall crime rate of 18 per 1,000 residents, Watertown has a crime rate that is noticeably lower than the average. As far as schools are concerned, public education is primarily provided by the Watertown School District. Comprising five schools and serving nearly 2,500 students, this district was rated better than 36.4 percent of school districts in Massachusetts and 92.2 percent of school districts in the country.
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Is the cost of living in Watertown higher relative to surrounding areas or other cities?
Compared to the rest of the country, the cost of living in Watertown is 42 percent higher than the US average. Belmont to the north is 37 percent more expensive than Watertown, Cambridge to the east is 15 percent more expensive than Watertown, and Newton to the south is 48 percent more expensive than Watertown. Waltham to the west, however, is 3 percent cheaper than Watertown. Therefore, the cost of living in Watertown is actually lower relative to most neighboring towns.
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Are there museums in Watertown or nearby?
Yes, Watertown is home to two museums of note. The first, the Armenian Library and Museum of America, has collections relating to the culture, history, art, and contributions of the Armenian people during the past 3,000 years. The second, the Plumbing Museum, features various exhibits that document the progression of plumbing through the centuries in a 150-year-old former ice house. The best-known museums in the area, however, are located 20 minutes east of Watertown in Boston. These include the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Institute of Contemporary Art, as well as the Boston Children's Museum, the Museum of Science, and the New England Aquarium.