Watsonville, California

Population 51,595

Watsonville is located in Santa Cruz County, CA. The population is 51,595, making Watsonville the 2nd largest city in Santa Cruz County.

There are 26 public schools in Watsonville with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Watsonville is moderate , and there are 76 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Watsonville is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Watsonville property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Watsonville include Pajaro, Freedom and Amesti.

Watsonville Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 41.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 46.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.9%

Crime Rate

4.28% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 431
  • Violent Crimes: 604
  • Robbery: 98
  • Burglary: 273
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

8.06% Higher than national avg.
  • 76 offenders in Watsonville
  • 14.73 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

178 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 8
  • Superfunds: 9
  • Tanks & Spills: 161

Unemployment

High 5.6%
  • California unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

26 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 26 K-12 public schools in Watsonville, CA and 6 private schools. Homefacts rates Watsonville's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
6 Private Schools

Green Valley Christian School

Monte Vista Christian School

Moreland Notre Dame School

Mount Madonna School

Potter's House Community Christian School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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76 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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71 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Watsonville, CA issued 71 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 71 permits, 31 were issued for single family homes and 40 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Watsonville, CA issued 73 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 73 permits, 33 were issued for single family homes and 40 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,967
  • 1 Bedroom: $2,257
  • 2 Bedrooms: $2,870
  • 3 Bedrooms: $3,717
  • 4 Bedrooms: $4,193

Zip Codes

95019 95076 95077

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Environmental Hazards

178 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Watsonville, CA has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Watsonville, CA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.79 Average
    Watsonville, CA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 50.97°
  • February 51.27°
  • March 52.72°
  • April 55.42°
  • May 58.5°
  • June 61.9°
  • July 61.93°
  • August 62.62°
  • September 63.42°
  • October 61.05°
  • November 55.12°
  • December 49.4°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Watsonville, CA

Earthquakes
Watsonville, CA has a very high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Watsonville, CA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Watsonville, CA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Watsonville, CA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Watsonville, CA: $49,487

Unemployment

Unemployment in Watsonville is 5.6%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 63.30%
White Collar - 36.70%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jerry Brown
  • Sen. Barbara Boxer
  • Sen. Dianne Feinstein

City Representatives

  • Sam Farr

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

5 Cemeteries view all

9 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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