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The Town of Watertown is a city located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 32,986.

History

Watertown was first settled in 1630 and was officially incorporated that same year.

Geography

Watertown is located at 42°22'17" North, 71°10'55" West (42.371296, -71.181961)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.8 km² (4.2 mi²). 10.6 km² (4.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.20% water.

Demographics

As of the census GR2 of 2000, there are 32,986 people, 14,629 households, and 7,329 families residing in the city. The population density is 3,098.8/km² (8,025.7/mi²). There are 15,008 housing units at an average density of 1,409.9/km² (3,651.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 91.42% White, 1.73% African American, 0.16% Native American, 3.87% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.85% from other races, and 1.95% from two or more races. 2.68% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Watertown is also a major center of the Armenian diaspora in the United States, with the third largest Armenian community in the US, behind Glendale and Fresno, two other population centers for Armenian immigrants.

There are 14,629 households out of which 17.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.9% are married couples living together, 8.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 49.9% are non-families. 34.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.17 and the average family size is 2.86.
In the city the population is spread out with 14.1% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 39.8% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $59,764, and the median income for a family is $67,441. Males have a median income of $46,642 versus $39,840 for females. The per capita income for the city is $33,262. 6.3% of the population and 4.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.6% of those under the age of 18 and 7.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Watertown as a suburb of Boston

As property values within the Boston metropolitan area continue to rise, Watertown has gained in appeal as an attractive, affordable alternative to more expensive communities such as Cambridge, Brookline, Boston proper, and Somerville. Close to Soldier's Field Road, a major artery that runs along the Charles River into downtown Boston, Watertown is close to both Boston nightlife and more suburban communities such as Newton. Watertown Square is the terminus of several MBTA bus and trackless trolley routes.

Famous Watertown People

Warren Tolman, Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate in 2001 Steven Tolman, State Senator Eliza Dushku, actress Nate Dushku, actor Rachel Kaprielian, State Representative
Convers Francis, a transcendentalist minister ordained at the Watertown Unitarian Church. A lesser known person today within his peers, which included Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, he nonetheless had an important role.

References

Although it is called the "Town of Watertown," it is a city. See Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Watertown, MA

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Watertown is a city in Middlesex County, in the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy metro area. The community is in the Eastern Standard time zone.

The latitude of Watertown is 42.370N. The longitude is -71.183W.

The estimated population, in 2003, was 32,915.

Income snapshot
Median household income
Local
$59,764
National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census Bureau
For more census details and comparisons, see our Watertown demographic reports

Watertown is on the Charles River

Many Whigs, fleeing strong Tory sentiments in Boston, sought refuge here

Sails were made here for the U.S.S. Constitution

Birthplace of Star Market

Well-known residents have included:
· Paul Revere, patriot

Historic sites and museums: Armenian Library and Museum of America, Museum of the History of Blindness

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Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was above the national average. (See library links below.)

Gays & lesbians
National index: 100
Local index: 193

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Sections below provide additional information and links about Watertown demographics, travel and tourism, nearby airports, cemeteries, the Middlesex County economy, education, environment, genealogy, government, historic sites, Boston area jobs, libraries, maps, museums, newspapers and other media, nonprofit groups, real estate, recreation, religion, transportation, and weather in the 02471, 02472, 02477 ZIP code.

Elevation: 36 feet

County: Middlesex

Land area: 4.1 square miles

Zip codes: .

Median resident age: 36.7 years
Median household income: $59,764 (year 2000)
Median house value: $270,600 (year 2000)

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Races in Watertown:
White Non-Hispanic (89.7%)
Hispanic (2.7%)
Two or more races (1.9%)
Black (1.7%)
Chinese (1.5%)
Other race (0.9%)
Asian Indian (0.8%)
Ancestries: Irish (23.1%), Italian (19.7%), English (8.8%), German (5.9%), Greek (3.8%), French (3.7%).

For population 25 years and over in Watertown
High school or higher: 87.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 47.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 21.1%
Unemployed: 2.4%
Mean travel time to work: 25.8 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Watertown city
Never married: 41.2%
Now married: 43.0%
Separated: 1.3%
Widowed: 7.7%
Divorced: 6.7%
20.3% Foreign born (8.5% Asia, 7.9% Europe, 2.3% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: -289 (-0.9%).

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Newton, MA (3.0 miles , pop. 83,829).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (7.2 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: New York, NY (220.5 miles , pop. 8,008,278).

Nearest cities: Belmont, MA (1.5 miles ), Newton, MA (3.0 miles ), Arlington, MA (3.4 miles ), Waltham, MA (3.7 miles ), Brookline, MA (4.3 miles ), .

Single-family new house construction building permits:
1996: 5 buildings, average cost: $84,000
1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $76,700
1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $104,000
1999: 1 building, cost: $138,000
2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $87,300
2001: 8 buildings, average cost: $70,900
2002: 0 buildings
2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $179,700
2004: 1 building, cost: $272,400

Latitude: 42.37 N, Longitude: 71.18 W

Area codes: 617, 857

Watertown, Massachusetts business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (24.7%), Professional,scientific,management,administrative,and waste management services (17.6%), Finance,insurance,real estate,and rental and leasing (10.7%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: -3,165 (-9.6%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 3,312 (17.5%)

Crime in Watertown by Year

Type 1999 2000 2002
Murders 0 0 0
per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0
Rapes 0 3 0
per 100,000 0.0 9.1 0.0
Robberies 6 5 10
per 100,000 18.2 15.2 30.3
Assaults 104 62 34
per 100,000 315.3 188.0 103.1
Burglaries 64 63 81
per 100,000 194.0 191.0 245.6
Larceny counts 589 561 470
per 100,000 1785.6 1700.7 1424.8
Auto thefts 62 49 41
per 100,000 188.0 148.5 124.3
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 329.7) 168.6 139.1 113.8

Average climate in Watertown, Massachusetts

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Birthplace of: Maria White Lowell - (1821-1853), poet.

Main business address for: OXIGENE INC (BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS (NO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES)), ACUSPHERE INC (PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS), IONICS INC (SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY, NEC), BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC (SERVICES-CHILD DAY CARE SERVICES), V I TECHNOLOGIES INC (BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS (NO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES)).

Hospitals/medical centers near Watertown:
MCLEAN HOSPITAL CORPORATION (about 2 miles; BELMONT, MA)
KINDRED HOSPITAL - BOSTON (about 3 miles; BOSTON, MA)
FRANCISCAN CHILDRENS HOSP & REHAB CTR (about 3 miles; BRIGHTON, MA)

Political contributions by individuals in Watertown, MA

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Watertown:
LAURENCE G HANSCOM FLD (about 10 miles; BEDFORD, MA; ID: BED)
GENERAL EDWARD LAWRENCE LOGAN INTL (about 13 miles; BOSTON, MA; ID: BOS)
MANCHESTER (about 43 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; ID: MHT)
Other public-use airports nearest to Watertown:
NORWOOD MEMORIAL (about 13 miles; NORWOOD, MA; ID: OWD)
NORFOLK (about 22 miles; NORFOLK, MA; ID: 32M)
MARLBORO (about 23 miles; MARLBORO, MA; ID: 9B1)

Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Elementary and Secondary - Other Total 68 $186,828 $32,969 12 $3,749
Elementary and Secondary - Instruction 206 $861,679 $50,194 58 $40,670

Colleges/Universities in Watertown:
NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF ACUPUNCTURE INC (Full-time enrollment: 244; Location: 40 Belmont Street; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.nesa.edu; Offers Master's degree)
CASS SCHOOL OF FLORAL DESIGN (Location: 531 MT AUBURN ST; Private, for-profit)
FAMILY INSTITUTE OF CAMBRIDGE INC (Location: 51 KONDAZIAN ST; Private, not-for-profit; Offers Master's degree)
NEW ENGLAND FUEL INSTITUTE TECHNICAL TRAINING CTR (Location: 20 SUMMER ST BOX 9137; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.nefi.com)
THE POLARITY INSTITUTE (Location: 17 SPRING ST; Private, for-profit)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Watertown:
BENTLEY COLLEGE (about 4 miles; WALTHAM, MA; Full-time enrollment: 4,651)
BOSTON COLLEGE (about 4 miles; CHESTNUT HILL, MA; FT enrollment: 13,341)
HARVARD UNIVERSITY (about 4 miles; CAMBRIDGE, MA; FT enrollment: 20,531)
LESLEY UNIVERSITY (about 4 miles; CAMBRIDGE, MA; FT enrollment: 3,700)
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 6 miles; CAMBRIDGE, MA; FT enrollment: 9,895)
BOSTON UNIVERSITY (about 6 miles; BOSTON, MA; FT enrollment: 25,110)
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC (about 6 miles; BOSTON, MA; FT enrollment: 3,122)
Public high school in Watertown:
WATERTOWN HIGH (Students: 739; Location: 50 COLUMBIA STREET; Grades: 09 - 12)
Private high school in Watertown:
PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND (Students: 198; Location: 175 NORTH BEACON STREET; Grades: PK - 12)
Public primary/middle schools in Watertown:
WATERTOWN MIDDLE (Students: 583; Location: 68 WAVERLEY AVENUE; Grades: 06 - 08)
HOSMER (Students: 442; Location: 1 CONCORD RD; Grades: PK - 05)
JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL (Students: 357; Location: 175 ORCHARD STREET; Grades: PK - 05)
CUNNIFF (Students: 273; Location: 246 WARREN STREET; Grades: PK - 05)
Private primary/middle schools in Watertown:
ST STEPHENS ARMENIAN ELEMENTAR (Students: 138; Location: 47 NICHOLS AVE; Grades: PK - 5)
ATRIUM SCHOOL (Students: 138; Location: 552 MAIN STREET; Grades: PK - 6)
NEW ENGLAND HOME-ORCHARD (Students: 29; Location: 917 BELMONT; Grades: UG - UG)
Library in Watertown:
WATERTOWN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,653,889; Location: 123 MAIN ST.; 129,884 books; 6,587 audio materials; 6,751 video materials; 364 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Watertown: Oakley Country Club (A), Victory Field (B), Fillippello Playground (C), North End Fire Station (D), East Library (E), North Branch Watertown Free Public Library (F), East End Fire Station (G), Armenian Library and Museum of America (H), Earthwatch Library (I), Braille and Talking Book Library (J), Waverly Reading Room (K), Watertown Townhall (L). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Arsenal Mall Shopping Center (1), Watertown Mall Shopping Center (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Watertown include: Watertown Evangelical Church (A), Christ Lutheran Church (B), Church of the Good Shepherd (C), Saint Teresas Roman Catholic Church (D), Saint Stephens Armenian Church (E), Saint Stephens Armenian Apostolic Church (F), Saint Patricks Church (G), Saint Johns United Methodist Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Ridgelawn Cemetery (1), Calvary Cemetery (2), Mount Auburn Cemetery (3), Saint Patricks Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Sawins Pond (A), Halecyon Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Laundry Brook (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Watertown include: Coolidge Playground (1), How Park (2), Saltonstall Park (3), Moxley Playground (4), Bemis Playground (5), Whitney Hill Park (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Watertown compared to Massachusetts state average:

Median house value significantly above state average.
Unemployed percentage below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
Renting percentage above state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
Population density above state average for cities.

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Strongest AM radio stations in Watertown:
WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
WRCA (1330 AM; 25 kW; WALTHAM, MA; Owner: WRCA LICENSE, LLC)
WUNR (1600 AM; 20 kW; BROOKLINE, MA; Owner: CHAMPION BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
WNTN (1550 AM; 10 kW; NEWTON, MA; Owner: COLT COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
WBPS (1150 AM; 5 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF BOSTON LICENSEE, L.L.C.)
WEZE (590 AM; 5 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: NEW ENGLAND CONTINENTAL MEDIA, INC.)
WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WAMG (890 AM; 25 kW; DEDHAM, MA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF DEDHAM LICENSEE, LLC)
WILD (1090 AM; daytime; 5 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: RADIO ONE OF BOSTON LICENSES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Watertown:
WBMX (98.5 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
WJMN (94.5 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
WCRB (102.5 FM; WALTHAM, MA; Owner: CHARLES RIVER BROADCASTING WCRB LICE)
WTKK (96.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
WROR-FM (105.7 FM; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
WBOS (92.9 FM; BROOKLINE, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
WBUR-FM (90.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY)
WGBH (89.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
WODS (103.3 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WXKS-FM (107.9 FM; MEDFORD, MA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
WMJX (106.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
WZBC (90.3 FM; NEWTON, MA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE)
WBCN (104.1 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: HEMISPHERE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WZLX (100.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF BOSTON)
WERS (88.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: EMERSON COLLEGE)
W267AI (101.3 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: MCC BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
WHRB (95.3 FM; CAMBRIDGE, MA; Owner: HARVARD RADIO BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
WFNX (101.7 FM; LYNN, MA; Owner: MCC BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
WMBR (88.1 FM; CAMBRIDGE, MA; Owner: TECHNOLOGY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WBRS (100.1 FM; WALTHAM, MA; Owner: BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Watertown:
WHDH-TV (Channel 7; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WHDH-TV)
WCVB-TV (Channel 5; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WCVB HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
WGBH-TV (Channel 2; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
WMFP (Channel 62; LAWRENCE, MA; Owner: WSAH LICENSE, INC.)
WSBK-TV (Channel 38; BOSTON, MA; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
WLVI-TV (Channel 56; CAMBRIDGE, MA; Owner: WLVI, INC.)
WFXT (Channel 25; BOSTON, MA; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
WBZ-TV (Channel 4; BOSTON, MA; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
WGBX-TV (Channel 44; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
W40BO (Channel 40; BOSTON, MA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LPTV, INC.)
WBPX (Channel 68; BOSTON, MA; Owner: PAXSON BOSTON-68 LICENSE, INC.)
WTMU-LP (Channel 32; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ZGS BOSTON, INC.)
WCEA-LP (Channel 58; BOSTON, MA; Owner: CHANNEL 19 TV CORPORATION)
WUTF (Channel 66; MARLBOROUGH, MA; Owner: TELEFUTURA BOSTON LLC)
WWDP (Channel 46; NORWELL, MA; Owner: NORWELL TELEVISION, LLC)
WFXZ-CA (Channel 24; BOSTON, MA; Owner: BOSTON BROADCASTING CORP.)
WUNI (Channel 27; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
WLNE-TV (Channel 6; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND, INC.)
WPRI-TV (Channel 12; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: TVL BROADCASTING OF RHODE ISLAND, LLC)
WNAC-TV (Channel 64; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: WNAC, LLC)
WJAR (Channel 10; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
WSBE-TV (Channel 36; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TELECOM. AUTHORITY)
WNDS (Channel 50; DERRY, NH; Owner: CTV OF DERRY, INC)