Living in Watson, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Watson · Census data 2020–2024
Watson has 214 residents with a median age of 57.8. The median household income is $30,139 (50% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $48,600.
Watson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Watson at a glance
- Population
- 214
- Median age
- 57.8State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $30,139State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $48,600State: $188,000
- Homeowners
- 84.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.2%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Watson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 41 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Watson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Watson the median home value is $48,600, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Watson median household income
The median household income in Watson is $30,139 and the income per person is $22,588. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Watson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 124
- Owner-occupied
- 84.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.9%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 1.89
Watson demographics
- Population
- 214
- Median age
- 57.8
- Under 18
- 9.3%
- 65 and older
- 48.1%
- Households
- 113
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Watson ›
Education in Watson
12.2% of adults 25 and older in Watson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Watson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 96.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 60.2%
Watson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watson | 214 | $30,139 | $48,600 | — |
| Rosedale | 1,703 | $18,696 | $103,600 | $358 |
| Dumas | 3,768 | $34,787 | $84,400 | $718 |
| Mitchellville | 320 | $40,313 | $73,200 | $756 |
| Winchester | 122 | $43,333 | — | — |
| Tillar | 119 | $72,708 | $80,800 | — |
| Gillett | 378 | $67,321 | $88,300 | — |
| Reed | 156 | $31,125 | — | $720 |
| Beulah | 327 | $31,607 | $56,300 | $443 |
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What is the median household income in Watson, AR?
The median household income in Watson is $30,139, 50% lower than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Watson?
The median home value in Watson is $48,600, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
Is Watson, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 41 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
What is the median age in Watson?
The median age in Watson is 57.8 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Watson?
The average commute to work in Watson is 41 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Watson?
The unemployment rate in Watson is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Watson?
12.2% of adults in Watson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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