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Watertown
  • Town in South Dakota
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Watertown

#19 in Best Places to Retire in South Dakota
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Watertown is a town in South Dakota with a population of 22,577. Watertown is in Codington County. Living in Watertown offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Watertown there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Watertown and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Watertown are above average.
    Population
    22,577
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $174,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $822
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      143
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      76
      40.7
    • Robbery
      4.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      156.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,085.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      134.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Watertown

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $56,520
    National
    $69,021
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