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Bedford, MA vs Watertown Town, MA

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Are people in Watertown Town older or younger than people in Bedford?
- The Median Age in Watertown Town is 4.2 years younger than in Bedford.

Are housing costs cheaper in Watertown Town or Bedford?
- Watertown Town housing costs are 24.4% less expensive than Bedford housing costs.

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

Things to do in Bedford?
Bedford, MA is a small town filled with historical buildings from the 17th century such as Old Burying Grounds or Middlesex Canal Museum & Visitors Center which showcases a full-scale replica of an old canal boat. Besides its rich history there are also plenty of outdoor activities available at local park including Bedford Farms Ice Cream stand open during spring and summer months serving delicious frozen treats perfect for any hot day.

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.

 Bedford, MAWatertown Town, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,171329,725,481
 Median Income$140,647  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$870,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.93  Unlock26.38
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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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