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Auburn, MA vs Watertown Town, MA

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Are people in Watertown Town older or younger than people in Auburn?
- The Median Age in Watertown Town is 4.1 years younger than in Auburn.

Are housing costs cheaper in Watertown Town or Auburn?
- Watertown Town housing costs are 76.2% more expensive than Auburn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Watertown Town or Auburn?
- The average commute for residents of Watertown Town is 0.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Auburn.

Things to do in Auburn?
Auburn is a vibrant town located 18 miles south of Worcester in central Massachusetts. Its rolling hills are covered with farmlands and forests while its downtown area boasts historic buildings, cafes and boutiques. Visitors come to Auburn to explore its nature reserves, play golf courses or take part in events such as the Auburn Historical Society Home Heritages Tour or the Apple Harvest Festival.

Things to do in Watertown Town?
Watertown Town, Massachusetts is found in Middlesex county offering its citizens great recreational activities such as Arsenal Fields plus stores like Watertown Square Shopping Center and dining spots near Boat House Bar & Grille.

 Auburn, MAWatertown Town, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,171329,725,481
 Median Income$94,063  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$373,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.68  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Auburn    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Auburn is a nice town but a busy place. The growth in Auburn has been extreme in the past 20 years. You can do anything in Auburn you can think of within a few miles.  More

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Reviews for Watertown Town    4 Reviews

I’ve lived in Watertown for 3½ years after living in Cambridge. It’s slightly further out and could use a couple more MBTA bus lines to make being car-free easier  More

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Over 16 years ago

Watertown has "small town charm" in abundance despite literally sharing borders with both Boston and  More

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I first lived in Watertown several years ago as fresh college grad, and now I've been here again for 2 years with my husband and son. In both instances, I've loved it.   More

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