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Watertown Local Guide

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Living in Watertown, WI

Watertown is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of slightly less than 24,000. With an average age of just under 39, the city's population skews younger than most cities in Wisconsin. The majority of residents own their homes in Watertown, and 40% of residents rent. At $817/month, the average rent is just below the state average.

Watertown residents have an average commute of about 25 minutes. Many residents (47%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation is not widely used. A small percentage of residents (2%) walk to work, though the number exceeds the national average.

If you're looking for a variety of career options, Watertown has them in spades. The four most common industries are manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and education. Together, these industries make up 33% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in transportation, as 9% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. With an average annual income of almost $58K, Watertown workers take home less than the average Wisconsin resident. The city's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Watertown has a high number of residents over the age of 25 who have an Associate's degree (8%) compared to the national average (5%). In addition, 9% have a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate.