Living in Watts, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Watts · Census data 2020–2024
Watts has 1,570 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $94,375 (21% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $247,400, the median rent is $970/month.
Watts at a glance
- Population
- 1,570
- Median age
- 40.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $94,375State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $247,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $970/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 85.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Watts a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Watts
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Watts the median home value is $247,400, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $970 per month, which is 37.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,866 a month in housing costs.
Watts median household income
The median household income in Watts is $94,375 and the income per person is $55,886. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Watts: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 764
- Owner-occupied
- 85.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.6%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.25
Watts demographics
- Population
- 1,570
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 699
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Watts ›
Education in Watts
29.7% of adults 25 and older in Watts have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Watts
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 27.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Watts vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watts | 1,570 | $94,375 | $247,400 | $970 |
| Reed | 195 | $80,417 | $213,500 | $731 |
| Halifax | 515 | $53,472 | $202,200 | $904 |
| Buffalo | 1,151 | $83,036 | $223,100 | $797 |
| Duncannon | 1,391 | $51,103 | $155,600 | $808 |
| Miller | 993 | $70,769 | $240,400 | $677 |
| Howe | 345 | $87,386 | $233,700 | $1,031 |
| Millersburg | 2,531 | $54,421 | $134,500 | $812 |
| Wheatfield | 3,219 | $94,200 | $242,600 | $856 |
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Watts ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Watts: FAQ
What is the median household income in Watts, PA?
The median household income in Watts is $94,375, 21% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Watts?
The median home value in Watts is $247,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Watts?
The median gross rent in Watts is $970 per month, about 37.2% of household income.
Is Watts, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Watts?
The median age in Watts is 40.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Watts?
The average commute to work in Watts is 31 minutes; 27.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Watts?
The unemployment rate in Watts is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Watts?
29.7% of adults in Watts 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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