Watertown, NY

Watertown, New York

Introduction to Watertown, New York

Watertown, New York, in Jefferson county, is 65 miles N of Syracuse, New York and 167 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. As of the year 2000 census, 26,705 people lived in Watertown.

Watertown History

In 1800, pioneers from New Hampshire settled in the area that is presently known as Watertown. They selected in this area because of its proximity to the Black River. They had envisioned developing an industrial center that could be powered by the Black River. By the middle of the 19th century, the area had some major industries, including many paper mills. Watertown went on to be incorporated as a village in 1816 and as a city in 1869.

Watertown and nearby Attractions

• Thompson Park
• Thompson Park Zoo
• Jefferson County Historical Society
• Sci-Tech Center
• Watertown Golf Club
• Ives Hill Country Club

Things To Do In Watertown

Watertown is home to several architecturally significant buildings. One of them is the Jefferson County Courthouse, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Along with its rich architectural heritage, the city has a compact and walkable retail area. The neighborhood also has a couple of standard golf courses.

Watertown Transportation

Watertown International Airport is nearby.

Watertown Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued at the local Jefferson Community College. Other nearby institutions include SUNY College and Le Moyne College.

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High Points

Watertown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Watertown, NY

Comparing Watertown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Watertown Almanac

Watertown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Watertown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Watertown, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Watertown Public Libraries

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Watertown Hospitals

SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
830 WASHINGTON STREET
(315) 785-4121
Emergency Service: Yes

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Watertown High Schools (2004)

WATERTOWN SHS
1335 WASHINGTON ST
315-785-3800
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,166 students.

Watertown Colleges

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Jefferson Community College

Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

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