Watertown, New York

Population 27,454

Watertown is located in Jefferson County, NY. The population is 27,454, making Watertown the largest city in Jefferson County.

There are 9 public schools in Watertown with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Watertown is high , and there are 133 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Watertown is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Watertown property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Watertown include Glen Park, Pamelia Center and Pamelia.

Watertown Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 11%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 69.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.3%

Crime Rate

39.16% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 143
  • Violent Crimes: 614
  • Robbery: 56
  • Burglary: 430
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

72.05% Higher than national avg.
  • 133 offenders in Watertown
  • 48.44 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

215 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 11
  • Superfunds: 10
  • Tanks & Spills: 194

Unemployment

Very High 4.5%
  • New York unemployment average: 4.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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9 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 9 K-12 public schools in Watertown, NY and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Watertown's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
3 Private Schools

Faith Fellowship Christian School

Immaculate Heart Central Jr/sr High School

Immaculate Heart Elementary School

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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133 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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19 Former Drug Labs view all

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54 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Watertown, NY issued 54 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 54 permits, were issued for single family homes and 54 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Watertown, NY issued 96 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 96 permits, were issued for single family homes and 96 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $993
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,137
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,493
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,003
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,353

Zip Codes

13601 13602 13603

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Environmental Hazards

215 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (347/368)
    Watertown, NY has 94.29% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Watertown, NY is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.17 Average
    Watertown, NY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 21.32°
  • February 22.18°
  • March 33.83°
  • April 45.3°
  • May 59.79°
  • June 64.64°
  • July 70.27°
  • August 68.34°
  • September 60.7°
  • October 50.02°
  • November 38.78°
  • December 29.25°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Watertown, NY

Earthquakes
Watertown, NY has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Watertown, NY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Watertown, NY has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Watertown, NY has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Watertown, NY: $40,623

Unemployment

Unemployment in Watertown is 4.5%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 42.79%
White Collar - 57.21%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Andrew Cuomo
  • Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
  • Sen. Charles E. Schumer

City Representatives

  • Elise Stefanik

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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21 Cemeteries view all

14 FCC Towers view all

5 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

3 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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