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Watertown, South Dakota is a quiet, close-knit community with a population of just over 22,000 people. It is known for its beautiful lakes and outdoor recreational opportunities, as well as its strong sense of community. Many people have chosen to make Watertown their home, and here are some user reviews from BestPlaces.net about living in this particular place:
- John from Watertown says, "I have lived in Watertown my whole life and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. The people here are friendly and welcoming, and there is always something to do. The cost of living is also very reasonable."
- Susan from out of state shares, "My husband and I moved to Watertown a few years ago for his job. We were hesitant at first, but we have grown to love it here. The community is tight-knit and we have made some great friends. The winters can be harsh, but the summers make up for it with all the outdoor activities available."
- Mark from California says, "I relocated to Watertown for a job opportunity and was pleasantly surprised. The people here are genuine and down-to-earth. The cost of living is unbeatable and the quality of life is great. I have no regrets about moving here."
- Sarah, a longtime resident, shares, "Watertown is a great place to raise a family. The schools are top-notch and there are plenty of family-friendly activities. The only downside is that there aren't many job opportunities, so some people may have to commute to nearby cities for work."
These reviews highlight the friendly and welcoming community of Watertown, as well as the reasonable cost of living and strong sense of family. However, some mention the harsh winters and limited job opportunities as potential downsides. Overall, it seems that those who have chosen to live in Watertown are happy with their decision and enjoy the small town atmosphere and outdoor recreational opportunities.
based on 5 ReviewsGet to know Watertown with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Watertown
Very Nice Small Town - lousy drivers - 4/6/2018
Let me start by saying that I've lived all over the US and spent 3 years in Watertown. On the positive side, Watertown has a lot to offer for a town of 22,000 people. Shopping is somewhat limited but I can usually find what I need and the prices are reasonable. There is nice zoo, a larger public pool, the fabulous Redlin Art Center, a theatre company, nice community sports fields, two nice lakes for boating and fishing, several nicer restaurants. The schools a excellent, the roads are in good condition, the city is clean. The crime rate is very low and people watch over their neighbors homes and cars. The moral climate is much more wholesome than any other place I have lived. The summers are very pleasant with long days and moderate temperatures.
Now for the different, there is little diversity among the population, almost everyone is white, most have blonde hair and light skin. If you don't then you may feel out of place but generally everyone is treated with respect
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Life for hunters and fishing - 5/9/2013
Many lakes with in driving distances and many public hunting areas but if your looking for the night life its not here this is a small town
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A Generally good place to live - 12/17/2009
Watertown in general has alot of old people, if your in Downtown and watch cars go by it seems as though every other car has a elderly person in it. But apart from all the elderly Watertown is a very fun place to be, with a exellent waterpark, and mini golf, it is a perfect place for to raise a family, i live in North branch MN now but i have alot of plans for Watertown and Wubay, a nearby town of about 600 people, i have alot of family out there as well.
Watertown has a very big retail section streching from the other side of I29 streching down to approxemetly 21st st. sw, it is almost like a minni las vegas, for being a desent sized city in the middle of nowhere, but if your looking for fun times and not alot of young troublemakers, or just looking to get away from the big city to a middle sized city with a small town atmosphere move to Watertown SD.
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A wonderful place to live! - 10/6/2008
Twenty years ago, I moved from north of Minneapolis, MN (one hour) to Watertown, SD to take a teaching job. My goal was to teach two years and move back to MN! Twenty years later, I have two children and a husband employed here in SD. We love it! Watertown's location to larger cities (Fargo-2 hours)(Sioux Falls- 1 1/2 hours) (Twin Cities- 4 hours) makes it a perfect place to live and raise a family. The public schools are very strong academically and yet we have three private schools to choose from as well (3 elementary/1 high school). It is a family-friendly community with plenty of recreational activities for kids and adults. Culturally, we have the Redlin Art Center and a Concert Association that brings in world renown artists of all varieties throughout the year for a VERY small ticket fee. Here's a big positive in the times we live in now--the cost of living is very low! You'll get a lot of 'bang' for your buck!
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Small City opportunity with the Big City quirks - 12/16/2006
I was born and raised in Watertown, SD, lived here for 14 years and then moved out to Rapid City and lived there for 5 years. Just came back to live here again and I must say just in the past 5-6 years it has changed immensely.
On Business : There's plenty of growth as far as resturaunts and buildings being put up, but the mall is a joke. Half of the mall is abandoned, big signs where the stores used to be. And there's not much selection for what we have in the mall - 4 clothing stores, 3 shoe stores, 1 music store, 2 electronics stores. There's really nothing fancy about the music or electronics stores. If you're a family man or a soccer mom shopping for clothing, the mall might do you well, but half the time you won't find what you're looking for because the "watertown location doesn't carry it". I will say that you won't have a hard time finding a parking spot in front of any store, because most of the time people prefer to be sitting at home knitting or watching TV.
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