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Compare Watertown to Springfield
This post compares Watertown, Massachusetts to Springfield, 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) | Springfield (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,553 | 154,613 |
| Income (median) | $65,607 | $40,642 |
| Home Value (median) | $480,500 | $148,600 |
| White | 83% | 60% |
| Black | 2% | 21% |
| Asian | 8% | 2% |
| With Kids | 22% | 37% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 32 |
| Rentals | 47% | 53% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Watertown or Springfield?
A: Watertown has a much smaller population count than Springfield: 34553 compared with 154613 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Watertown or in Springfield?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Watertown.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Watertown or Springfield?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Watertown.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Springfield does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 47% for Watertown versus 53% for Springfield.
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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