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Compare Watertown to Boston
This post compares Watertown, Massachusetts to Boston, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Watertown (city) | Boston (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,553 | 669,158 |
| Income (median) | $65,607 | $56,773 |
| Home Value (median) | $480,500 | $455,100 |
| White | 83% | 52% |
| Black | 2% | 25% |
| Asian | 8% | 9% |
| With Kids | 22% | 22% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 32 |
| Rentals | 47% | 64% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Watertown or Boston?
A: Watertown has a much smaller population count than Boston: 34553 compared with 669158 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Watertown or in Boston?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Watertown.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Watertown or Boston?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Watertown.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Boston does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 47% for Watertown versus 64% for Boston.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Watertown may include: Northampton, Medford, and Norwood.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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