Livability Score

66
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) B
Jefferson County Historical Society
Museum
Adirondack River Outfitters
Attraction
Little Theatre of Watertown
Theatre Arts
Thompson Park Zoo
Zoo
Seaway Lanes
Bowling Alley
Regal Salmon Run
Cinema
Food and Drink (35) A+
Downtown Local Lounge
Bar
The Paddock Club
Bar
Whistler's Tavern
Bar
Mr. Sub
Fast Food
Simply Sweets
Sweets
Time Warp Tavern
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
The 1869 Tavern
Bar
Double Deuce
Bar
Hitchin' Post Tavern
Bar
Great Wall Chinese Food
Fast Food
Jreck Subs
Fast Food
Sushi Express
Fast Food
Colesante's Tavern
Bar
First Round
Bar
Shakers Bar
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Jreck Subs
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Arsenal Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Starch
Bakery
Tops
Grocery Store
The Mustard Seed Natural Market
Health Food
Tops
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (14) F
Public Square
Park
Kostyk Field
Park
Adams Recreational Park
Park
Adams Recreation Field
Park
Alex T Duffy Park
Park
Thompson Park
Park
Thompson Park
Park
Waterworks Park
Park
Marble Street Park
Park
Black River at Huntingtonville Waterway Access
Park
Shops (21) C+
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
Stewart's
Convenience Store
Granger Nursery & Gifts
Gift Shop
Dollar General
Discount Store
Raymour & Flanigan
Furniture
Big Lots
Department Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Pearle Vision
Optician
Aplus
Convenience Store
Rainbow
Clothing
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Perfection Nail Bar and Organic Spa
Beauty
Joe's Kwik Marts
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Best Buy
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Watertown.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.1%
F
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cost of living C

The cost of living in Watertown is 94/100 - which is 19% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime F

Watertown crime rates are 4,744 per 100k, which is 121% higher than New York
Property Crime
4,109 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
635 crimes per 100k
F
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employment D-

The median income in Watertown is $41,918 - which is 31% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$41,918
F
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
C+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Watertown Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Samaritan Medical Center
Hospital
Watertown Fire Station Number 3
Fire Station
Kinney Drugs
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Kinney Drugs
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Kinney Drugs
Pharmacy
Kinney Drugs
Pharmacy
VA Clinic
Clinic
Watertown Eye Center
Clinic
WellNow Urgent Care
Clinic
Aqua Dental PC
Dentist
Jefferson Dental
Dentist
North Pole Fire Department
Fire Station
Aspen Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Glen Park Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A-

Watertown home prices are $130,300 - which is 54% lower than New York
Home Price
$130,300
F
Home Appreciation Rate
-1%
C
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio)
B+
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schools D

The Watertown graduation rate is 82% - which is equal to New York
School Test Scores
45%
F
High School Grad. Rates
82%
C-
Elementary Schools (9) F
Sherman School
Knickerbocker School
North Elementary School
Starbuck Elementary School
Faith Fellowship Christian School
Harold T Wiley School
Ohio Street School
Immaculate Heart Central Jr/Sr High School
Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida Boces
Brownville School
High Schools (4) F
Watertown Senior High School
Faith Fellowship Christian School
Immaculate Heart Central Jr/Sr High School
Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida Boces
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ratings C

Watertown has an overall rating of 62% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
C-
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes
C+
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Watertown, NY: Typical Working Class Town 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I was born in Watertown, NY and always frankly considered it a rather dull location to hail from. It's near to Canada, only about 30 miles away from the border.

For practical reasons, it's convenient to be located in a regional center. There's even less happening in the surround
...Read More ing areas, but in this Northern New York region, it is the seat of state offices and the best medical treatment options are available.

The changing of the seasons here is quite nice and rather dramatic. I like to experience the activities that change throughout the months. My favorite Fall activity is to visit Burrville Cider Mill. They have great homemade donuts. In the Summer, I like to go rafting and canoeing on the nearby Black River.

There aren't a lot of job opportunities here unless you are tied to the local military base. The economy and therefore the schools aren't so great. It's primarily a working class population here. Not a lot of diverse perspectives and cultural influences. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Watertown? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Public Square
      Kostyk Field
      Adams Recreational Park
      Adams Recreation Field
      Alex T Duffy Park
      Thompson Park
      Thompson Park
      Waterworks Park

      Entertainment

      Jefferson County Historical Society
      Adirondack River Outfitters
      Little Theatre of Watertown
      Thompson Park Zoo
      Seaway Lanes
      Regal Salmon Run

      Food & Drink

      Downtown Local Lounge
      The Paddock Club
      Whistler's Tavern
      Mr. Sub
      Simply Sweets
      Time Warp Tavern
      Burger King
      Little Caesars

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Watertown? Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Watertown.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Watertown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Samaritan Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Kinney Drugs
      Kinney Drugs
      Kinney Drugs
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens

      Doctors