Watertown, NY Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 12,450 housing units in Watertown.
This represents a 0.4% growth from 12,405 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 12,450 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Watertown is about 43%.
Watertown's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 11.4%.
Average household size is 2.32 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Watertown were built after 1939.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.30% |
| One Bedroom | 20.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 28.40% |
| Three Bedrooms | 32.10% |
| Four Bedrooms | 12.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 4.20% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $64,400 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $45,700 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.16 |
| Median year structure was built | 1951 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $388 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.10% |
| Second Mortgage | 5.90% |
| Home Equity Loan | 7.60% |
| Simple Mortgage | 44.20% |
| Debt Free | 42.20% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 17.7% |
