Population
Most would say Watertown is a unique little city, a combination of Newton and Waltham. Watertown is a densely populated city compared to most others in the area, in large part due to it’s small size. There are a few neighborhoods, Bemis and the West End are on the western side split by Rt. 20, Watertown Sq is the greater middle part where the main square is, then East Watertown and Coolidge Sq are on the eastern part split by the Watertown-Cambirdge greenway (an old rail trail being converted to a multi-use pathway). Traditionally, Watertown residents stay in their homes the same as the average homeowner.
Fun Facts
- 4.1 sq miles
- One of the first settlements in Mass Bay Colony
- 1 zip code
- State Gov’t – 1 Reps and 1 Senator
- Federal Gov’t – 5th district of MA
- Watertown Arsenal was a military supply and research facility from 1816-1995
- Mt Auburn Cemetery – First garden cemetery in the US
- Home of Perkins School for the Blind – oldest school for the blind in the US
- Home of the first gristmill
- 3rd largest Armenian Population in the US
- Population growth has been flat since 1930
- Watertown’s official song – HERE
- The first protest against taxation without representation was led by Watertown, forever changing our democracy
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Green – Buyers Market
Watertown Market Data
Property Tax - $13.58/$1,000 of assessed value
Meals Tax - 0.75% (in addition to state sales tax of 6.25%, for total sales tax of 7% on all restaurants
Room Occupancy Excise Tax - 6% (in addition to state room occupancy excise tax of 5.7%)
Marijuana Tax - 3% (in addition to the state sales tax of 6.25%)
Water and Sewer Rates - HERE
Calculate your estimated property tax, or anything else!
Ex: For a $600,000 home in Watertown follow these 2 steps
Step 1. 13.58 x 600000 = #
Step 2. #/1000 = the property tax for that home
3 Fire Stations (2 w/ladder truck)
2 Ambulance Stations
67 Police Officers
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St. Elizabeths Medical Center in Brighton, and Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge
24 Hour Animal Hospital
Veterinary Emergency Group in Newton
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Waltham
MSPCA-Angell Memorial West in Waltham
Easy Accessability to I-90(Mass Pike) and Rt. 2
Multiple bus stations throughout the city (Watertown Sq/Watertown Yard is a hub)
athenahealth
VHB
Perkins School for the Blind
Liaison International
Bosch Heating and Cooling North America
Largest Employers in Watertown
Markforged
Paul Revere Transportation
United Electric Controls
BR+A Consulting Engineers
Sasaki
Town Demographics
Activities
There are many youth and adult activities/sports available in Watertown. This website shows the activities/sports offerings under the programs tab. There’s also a tab for the facilities around the city and which ones can be rented. There are many outdoor parks and green spaces to enjoy, some along the banks of the Charles river. There’s 1 golf course in Watertown (private). There are so many activities and events for kids all year long, even indoors at the Watertown Free Library.
Notable Attractions & Events
- 4th of July Fireworks and Parade
- Armenian Festival
- Charles River
- John Ryan Skating Rink
- Arsenal Yards and Majestic 7
- Whoville Jubilee
- Faire in the Square
- Arsenal Community Park
- The Haunted Joyride
- Memorial Day Parade
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