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Watertown, CT
Census-designated place in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
Population
3,897
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,650
ZIP codes
0
Watertown and its ZIP codes
Watertown at a glance
- Watertown is about 2.2 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $103,200 a year, 8% more than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $293,300 (20% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,078 a month.
Local data for Watertown, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Watertown, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$103,200
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$293,300
Median rent
$1,078/mo
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
45.3%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (944), Irish Americans (675), German Americans (326).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. PPP loans are for Watertown.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,829
159,762 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,474
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Watertown, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.7%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Watertown, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
2,474
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
548
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
53.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Watertown, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.2%
U.S. 33.3% -6.1 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
10.0%
U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Watertown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OakvilleCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 4 |
| WaterburyCity | 4.8 mi | 28.6 |
| Bethlehem VillageCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 7.8 |
| ThomastonCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Woodbury CenterCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2 |
| TerryvilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.8 |
| NaugatuckBorough | 8.7 mi | 16.4 |
| Heritage VillageCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| LitchfieldBorough | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| BantamBorough | 11 mi | 1 |
| BristolCity | 11 mi | 26.4 |
| PlantsvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| Northwest HarwintonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.7 |
| New PrestonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.3 |
| Cheshire VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| BridgewaterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Watertown, CT in?
- Watertown is in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What is the population of Watertown, CT?
- About 3,897 people live in Watertown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Watertown?
- Nearby places include Oakville (1.8 mi), Waterbury (4.8 mi), Bethlehem Village (5.2 mi), Thomaston (5.2 mi), Woodbury Center (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023