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Watertown, NY: Typical Working Class Town User Rating 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

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Watertown? The cost of living in Watertown is 94/100 - which is 19% lower than New York.
      Watertown
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Watertown? Watertown crime rates are 4,591, which are 110% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      4,591 per 100k people

      101% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 22  

      101% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -3%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Watertown? The median income in Watertown is $41,918 which is 31% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $41,91824% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,70414% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      24% lower 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

      A- Housing

      What are Watertown home prices? Watertown home prices are $130,300 - which is 54% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $130,30029% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $81814% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      36% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Watertown have good schools? The Watertown graduation rate is 82% - which is equal to New York
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      6% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Watertown a good place to live? Watertown has an overall rating of 62% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      62%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      68%

      5 total surveys

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