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Watertown, Connecticut

CDP · Litchfield County

At a glance

3,897
Population
$293,300
Median home value (all homes)
3% below U.S. median
$395,590
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,078/mo
Median rent
20% below U.S. median
$103,200
Median household income
31% above U.S. median
21.2 min
Average commute
98.1%
Homes with broadband
97.56%
Locations with fiber available
2.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 103 — 3% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing14% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities36% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost22% below
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates92.4%
College graduates45.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Watertown Economic Development
The Watertown Economic Development office is responsible for assisting with current and future economic development activities throughout town, including commercial and industrial development inquiries.
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
state Connecticut's Business Response
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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