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Watertown, WI

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Watertown.

Population: 29,351 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Watertown, WI is $334,065 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $316,250 after a median 25 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,127/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$334,065

Median home value

+6.0%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$334,065
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+18.8%
5-year appreciation
+35.9%
10-year appreciation
+101.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$334,065
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$316,250
Median list price
$299,900
Median price per sqft
$162
1-year sale-price change
+15.1%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
90
Sale-to-list ratio
102.0%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+3.0%
New listings (monthly)
36

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,127/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$904/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,067/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,248/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,591/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,823/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
Schools include
Lincoln Elementary, Riverside Middle, Schurz Elementary, Webster Elementary, Watertown 4 Kids

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Oconomowoc Electroplating Co., Inc. (9.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
179
Days with Moderate air quality
88
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
175

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,315
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,372

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
72
Nearest airport
Watertown Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
FORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WATERTOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-32 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
48.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,787
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
71.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
30,092
Average weekly wage
$991
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
130

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WatertownState medianUS median
Median home value$334,065$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$316,250$322,500$325,000
Median days on market25 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,127/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,787$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Watertown, WI?
$334,065.
What is the median sale price in Watertown, WI?
$316,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Watertown, WI?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in Watertown, WI?
Typical rent: $1,127/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Watertown, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Watertown, WI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Watertown, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Watertown, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Watertown, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Watertown, WI?
10 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Watertown, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Watertown, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Watertown, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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