Livability Score

88
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
O'Some Café
Coffee Shop
Moozy's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Spot Cafe
Coffee Shop
Vicki Lee's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mark and Tonis
Coffee Shop
Cafe Fiorella
Coffee Shop
Uncommon Grounds
Coffee Shop
Linda's Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Intelligentsia Coffee
Coffee Shop
Sofra Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Papa John's Pizza
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Domino's pizza
Coffee Shop
Bangkok Bistro Thai
Coffee Shop
Daniel's Bakery
Coffee Shop
Jim's Deli & Restaurant
Coffee Shop
Cafe Mirror
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe 129
Coffee Shop
Pavement Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Black Bear Café
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) A+
Drive By Projects
Art Gallery
Armenian Museum of America
Museum
turtle studios
Art Gallery
Studio Cinema
Cinema
The Majestic 7
Cinema
Jackson Homestead and Museum
Museum
Gore Place
Museum
Brighton Field at the Harrington Athletics Village
Stadium
Griffin Museum at Digital Silver Imaging
Museum
McMullen Museum of Art
Museum
Unbound Visual Arts Gallery
Art Gallery
Robsham Theater Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Heartbreak Hill
Attraction
Mystic River Watershed
Theatre Arts
Conte Forum
Stadium
Apple Cinemas
Cinema
Garage Boston
Nightclub
Mary Baker Eddy Historic House
Museum
Harvard Stadium
Stadium
Out of the Blue Gallery
Art Gallery
Longfellow National Historic House
Museum
Loeb Drama Center
Theatre Arts
American Repertory Theater
Theatre Arts
Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Metropolitan Waterworks Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (14) D-
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
The Spirited Gourmet
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Fastachi
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Yum Bunnies Cakery
Sweets
Coolidge Liquors
Alcohol
Donohue's Bar and Grill
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Praline
Sweets
Kura Sushi
Fast Food
Celebrity Pizza and Ice Cream
Sweets
Magnolia's Wine
Alcohol
Antoines Pastry Shop
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Oak Square Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
The Last Drop
Bar
Pleasant Pizza
Fast Food
Lincoln Bar & Grill
Bar
Fitness (5) F
Charles Mosesian Cultural and Youth Center
Community Centre
Armenian Cultural and Educational Center
Community Centre
Central Rock Gym - Watertown
Gym
Artemis Yoga
Gym
Aresenal Performance
Gym
YMCA
Gym
Central Rock Gym
Gym
Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center
Community Centre
Wu Dao Kung Fu and Tai Chi
Gym
Wai Kru
Gym
Red City Fitness
Gym
West End House Boys and Girls Club
Community Centre
Palestinian Cultural Center for Peace
Community Centre
Beacon Hill Athletic Club
Gym
All Bright Community Center
Community Centre
Boston Martial Arts Center
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Boston Sports Club
Gym
Wellbridge Athletic Club
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Central Rock Gym
Gym
Barre & Soul
Gym
Overseas Student Service
Community Centre
Malkin Athletic Center (MAC)
Gym
The Democracy Center
Community Centre
Groceries (10) B
Tabrizi Bakery
Bakery
Bake A Wish
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Massis Bakery
Grocery Store
Sophia's Greek Pantry
Bakery
Arax Market
Grocery Store
Sevan Bakery
Grocery Store
KOKO Bakery
Bakery
Danish Pastry House
Bakery
Roche Bros.
Grocery Store
Eastern Lamejun Bakers
Bakery
Faneuil Street Market
Grocery Store
Star Market
Grocery Store
Star Market
Grocery Store
Star Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Russo's & Sons'
Grocery Store
Garden Remedies Newton
Bakery
Johnny D's Fruit and Produce
Grocery Store
Quebrada Baking Co.
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Great Harvest
Bakery
Star Market
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Star Market
Grocery Store
Parks (43) A+
Victory Field
Park
O'Connell Park
Park
Saltonstall Park
Park
Linear Park
Park
Pat and Gabriel Farren Playground
Playground
Lowell Playground
Park
Pocket Park
Park
Dealtry Memorial Pool
Park
James P. Casey Memorial Park
Park
Moxley Playground
Park
Splashpad
Playground
Watertown-Cambridge Greenway
Park
Howe Park
Park
Charlesbank Park
Park
East Housing Project Playground
Playground
Hunnewell Park
Park
Boyd Park
Park
W.Housing Proj. Playground
Playground
Squibnocket Park
Park
Payson Park Playground
Park
Splash Pad
Playground
Peqousette Playground
Park
Forte Memorial Park
Park
Watertown-Cambridge Greenway
Park
Cambridge Reservoir Park
Park
Shops (21) A+
Attractive Nails
Beauty
Barcas Spa
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Uniforms for America
Clothing
Watertown Main St. Florist
Florist
Jack's Smoke Shop
Convenience Store
Farina's
Bicycle
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Vows Bridal
Clothing
GVS Jewelers
Fashion
Belmont Jewelry
Fashion
Behind the Hair
Hairdresser
Barber's Den
Hairdresser
Jerry's
Hairdresser
Haven and Hair
Hairdresser
Victoria Spa
Convenience Store
Exotic Nails and Spa
Beauty
Liz's Salon
Hairdresser
Coolidge Hardware
Home Improvement
Best Buy
Electronics
Target
Department Store
Hair Pluss
Hairdresser
Old Navy
Clothing
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 13.0% take public transportation in Watertown Town.
Public Transit Stops (92)
Stops & Stations A+
Mt Auburn St @ Russell Ave
Bus Stop
Mt Auburn St @ Franklin St
Bus Stop
Mt Auburn St @ Parker St
Bus Stop
Mt Auburn St @ Marshall St
Bus Stop
Mt Auburn St @ Bates Rd E
Bus Stop
Mt Auburn St @ Walnut St
Bus Stop
Mt Auburn St @ Summer St
Bus Stop
Mt Auburn St @ Patten St
Bus Stop
Arsenal St @ Irving St
Bus Stop
Arsenal St @ Irving St
Bus Stop
Mt Auburn St @ Amherst Rd
Bus Stop
Arsenal St opp Beacon Pk
Bus Stop
Arsenal St @ Beacon Pk
Bus Stop
Mt Auburn St @ Boylston St
Bus Stop
Mt Auburn St @ Main St
Bus Stop
Arsenal St opp Beachwood Ave
Bus Stop
Mt Auburn St @ Main St
Bus Stop
Arsenal St @ Beachwood Ave
Bus Stop
Main St @ Merchants Row
Bus Stop
Watertown Sq Terminal
Bus Stop
Main St @ Cross St
Bus Stop
Arsenal St opp Louise St
Bus Stop
Main St @ Thaxter St
Bus Stop
Arsenal St @ Louise St
Bus Stop
Watertown Yard
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
13.0% A-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Watertown Town is 169/100 - which is 27% higher than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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crime A+

Watertown Town crime rates are 1,160 per 100k, which is 17% lower than Massachusetts
Property Crime
1,023 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
137 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Watertown Town is $100,434 - which is 42% higher than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$100,434 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Watertown Police Department
Police
Watertown Fire Department
Fire Station
Watertown Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
East End Fire Station
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS
Pharmacy
Belmont Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rosen's Belmont Medical Supply
Pharmacy
Presentation Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center
Nursing Home
Newton Fire Department
Fire Station
Watertown Police
Police
Boston Fire Department Engine 51
Fire Station
Belmont Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Newton Fire Department
Fire Station
Mayani Dental Brighton
Dentist
Massachusetts State Police Brighton Office
Police
McLean Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lapidus
Dentist
Dr. Maria Vasilakis, DMD
Dentist
Charles River Community Health
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing B

Watertown Town home prices are $599,100 - which is 76% higher than Massachusetts
Home Price
$599,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
21% A+
Home Affordability
6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A-

The Watertown Town graduation rate is 93% - which is 7% higher than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
53% D
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (8) D-
Perkins School For The Blind
Hosmer
James Russell Lowell
Watertown Middle
St Stephen'S Armenian Elementary School
Underwood
Lincoln-Eliot
Bigelow Middle
The Rashi School
Atrium School
Cunniff
Winthrop L Chenery Middle
Walnut Park Montessori
Jackson School
Daniel Butler
Haggerty
Mary Lee Burbank
Lyon K-8
Roger E Wellington
Jewish Community Day School
St Columbkille Partnership School
Cabot
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
Edison K-8
Winship Elementary
High Schools (2) A+
Watertown High
Perkins School For The Blind
Waldorf High School Of Massachusetts Bay
Cats Academy Boston
Lyon Upper 9-12
Mt Alvernia High School
Belmont High
Cns/Pathways Academy
Arlington School
St Joseph Preparatory High School
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
Brighton High
German International School Boston
Newton North High
The Fessenden School
Bais Yaakov Of Boston High School
Horace Mann School For The Deaf
Belmont Hill School
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
Clearway School
Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael High School For Boys
Torah Academy
Bay Cove Academy
Cristo Rey Boston High School
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ratings A+

Watertown Town has an overall rating of 95% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A+
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Watertown Town, MA Area Guide

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Watertown Town Area Facts

  • Watertown Town has a Livability Score of 88/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Watertown Town crime rates are 17% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Watertown Town is 27% higher than the Massachusetts average

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Watertown Massachusetts Life 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I absolutely love Watertown Massachusetts, it is so close to Boston and other popular places, where there is so much going on, and so much history. Living in Watertown Massachusetts has been the most enjoyable place to live. It is so diverse and they have the best community event ...Read More s that go on for the town.

The best areas in Watertown Massachusetts are defiantly the parks and the local events that they always have going on. Watertown Massachusetts has the best community yard sales and so many town fairs, that you will never be bored.

Their free public library is absolutely one of the best, and my personal favorite to visit during the week. The weather here is absolutely wonderful, you get a taste of every single season. I am so comfortable in this town and so happy with it, it is great place to raise a family. The people of this town are so kind and a neighbor is truly a neighbor. I highly recommend this town for families that want to live a tranquil life. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Watertown Town? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Victory Field
      O'Connell Park
      Saltonstall Park
      Linear Park
      Pat and Gabriel Farren Playground
      Lowell Playground
      Pocket Park
      Dealtry Memorial Pool

      Entertainment

      Drive By Projects
      Armenian Museum of America
      turtle studios
      Studio Cinema
      The Majestic 7
      Jackson Homestead and Museum
      Gore Place
      Brighton Field at the Harrington Athletics Village

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Dunkin'
      Domino's
      The Spirited Gourmet
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Fastachi
      McDonald's
      Yum Bunnies Cakery

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Watertown Town? Of all people who commute, 13.0% take public transportation in Watertown Town.
      Drive to Work
      61%

      16% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      13%

      8% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Watertown Town? The cost of living in Watertown Town is 169/100 - which is 27% higher than Massachusetts.
      Watertown Town
      169

      69% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Watertown Town? Watertown Town crime rates are 1,160, which are 17% lower than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      1,160 per 100k people

      50% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 87

      50% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      43%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Watertown Town? The median income in Watertown Town is $100,434 which is 42% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $100,43482% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $57,82294% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      17% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Watertown Town a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Watertown Town home prices? Watertown Town home prices are $599,100 - which is 76% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $599,100224% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,87698% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      20% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Watertown Town have good schools? The Watertown Town graduation rate is 93% - which is 7% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      53%

      10% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Watertown Town a good place to live? Watertown Town has an overall rating of 95% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      95%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      5 total surveys

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