Watertown, New York

Small New York city with local appeal

Northeast Watertown-Fort Drum, NY Metro

WhereAtHome Score

77.1

C+

out of 100

Overview

Watertown is a New York city with a population of approximately 24,157, part of the Watertown-Fort Drum, NY metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $206,810. Median household income is $49,722.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 24,157 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $206,810 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $49,722 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 15.6 minutes
  • Part of the Watertown-Fort Drum, NY metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

24,157

Source: Census ACS

$206,810

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$49,722

Source: Census ACS

15.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

51

Source: Walk Score

100 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Jefferson County (county-level results)

38%
62%
Democrat 16,326
Republican 26,417
Leans R+23.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 99.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 66.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 86/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 51/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 41.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 77.1

Location

Watertown, NY (43.9743, -75.9122)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.