Living in Watson, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Watson · Census data 2020–2024
Watson has 1,357 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $96,780 (59% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $252,000.
Watson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Watson at a glance
- Population
- 1,357
- Median age
- 38.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $96,780State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $252,000State: $216,500
- Homeowners
- 94.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Watson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Watson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Watson the median home value is $252,000, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,693 a month in housing costs.
Watson median household income
The median household income in Watson is $96,780 and the income per person is $34,506. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Watson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 423
- Owner-occupied
- 94.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 3.21
Watson demographics
- Population
- 1,357
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 423
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Watson ›
Education in Watson
28.6% of adults 25 and older in Watson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Watson
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 83.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Watson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watson | 1,357 | $96,780 | $252,000 | — |
| Central | 29,783 | $89,554 | $288,700 | $1,309 |
| Denham Springs | 9,323 | $71,569 | $188,200 | $1,014 |
| Walker | 6,390 | $80,707 | $227,800 | $1,028 |
| Monticello | 3,999 | $70,441 | $176,000 | $1,284 |
| Brownfields | 4,261 | $65,929 | $207,200 | $1,651 |
| Merrydale | 9,490 | $41,500 | $136,100 | $1,311 |
| Baker | 12,253 | $54,750 | $157,900 | $993 |
| Livingston | 1,747 | $61,750 | $192,300 | $702 |
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What is the median household income in Watson, LA?
The median household income in Watson is $96,780, 59% higher than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (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 $252,000, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
Is Watson, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 17.2%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Watson?
The median age in Watson is 38.9 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Watson?
The average commute to work in Watson is 30 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Watson?
The unemployment rate in Watson is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Watson?
28.6% 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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