Massachusetts Living Index
Watertown
Greater Boston · pop. 35,330
Charles River bike path, Armenian bakeries, and Arsenal Yards. The quiet hinge between Cambridge and the suburbs.
City LifeUrban WalkerCommuter Value
Livability Index
72
/ 100
Ranks #19 of 194 MA towns
The numbers
Median home
$875k
7.1× household income
Household income
$123k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
22 min
peak driving
Population
35,330
5-yr trend 80/100
How Watertown scores
Schools
78
Safety
78
Walkability
72
Transit
48
Biking
68
Dining
82
Nightlife
60
Arts & Culture
64
Green Space
55
Diversity
70
Climate
73
The honest read
Best for
Commuters who want walkability and trail access without Cambridge prices.
The tradeoff
No T stop yet; bus-dependent until the Green Line extension reaches further.
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