Living in Watson, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Watson · Census data 2020–2024
Watson has 200 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $34,722 (61% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $68,400, the median rent is $741/month.
Watson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Watson at a glance
- Population
- 200
- Median age
- 44.8State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $34,722State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $68,400State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $741/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 70%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Watson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 61% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 33%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Watson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Watson the median home value is $68,400, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $741 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,013 a month in housing costs.
Watson median household income
The median household income in Watson is $34,722 and the income per person is $24,045. 33% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Watson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 100
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
- Renter-occupied
- 30%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.00
Watson demographics
- Population
- 200
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 100
- Foreign-born
- 17.5%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Watson ›
Education in Watson
12.3% of adults 25 and older in Watson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Watson
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 19.8%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72%
Watson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watson | 200 | $34,722 | $68,400 | $741 |
| Montevideo | 5,315 | $68,596 | $141,000 | $851 |
| Milan | 564 | $53,594 | $71,400 | $1,096 |
| Boyd | 172 | $54,375 | $27,500 | $535 |
| Dawson | 1,513 | $68,929 | $137,500 | $586 |
| Clarkfield | 913 | $63,359 | $95,600 | $833 |
| Appleton | 1,393 | $43,958 | $77,000 | $717 |
| Maynard | 234 | $41,563 | $80,000 | $1,420 |
| Granite Falls | 2,685 | $59,375 | $136,700 | $920 |
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What is the median household income in Watson, MN?
The median household income in Watson is $34,722, 61% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (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 $68,400, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Watson?
The median gross rent in Watson is $741 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Watson, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 61% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 33%.
What is the median age in Watson?
The median age in Watson is 44.8 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Watson?
The average commute to work in Watson is 23 minutes; 19.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Watson?
The unemployment rate in Watson is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Watson?
12.3% 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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