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Watertown Town, Massachusetts

City · Middlesex County

At a glance

35,939
Population
$559,700
Median home value (all homes)
84% above U.S. median
$825,261
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,853/mo
Median rent
37% above U.S. median
$101,103
Median household income
29% above U.S. median
28 min
Average commute
91.2%
Homes with broadband
45.04%
Locations with fiber available

Cost of living (partial)

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Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates95%
College graduates65.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Montachusett Regional Planning Com
MRPC provides technical planning assistance to 22 member communities in the Montachusett Region of greater north central Massachusetts, offering comprehensive planning, GIS data analysis, grant writing and administration, and transit/transportation planning services.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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