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Holden, MA vs Watertown Town, MA

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Are people in Watertown Town older or younger than people in Holden?
- The Median Age in Watertown Town is 2.6 years younger than in Holden.

Are housing costs cheaper in Watertown Town or Holden?
- Watertown Town housing costs are 40.3% more expensive than Holden housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Watertown Town or Holden?
- The average commute for residents of Watertown Town is 0.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Holden.

Things to do in Holden?
Holden, MA is an inviting town northwest of Worcester full of amazing places to explore like Holden Common presenting its distinctive landscape or Holden Hills hosting outdoor activities; their annual event Family Fun Fest brings people together with food and games every June.

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.

 Holden, MAWatertown Town, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,171329,725,481
 Median Income$124,638  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$469,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.47  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Holden    1 Reviews

My husband and I bought our home in Holden last month and it's and I'm proud to say we picked a great town! It's small, but theres plenty to do! The people are very  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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