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Watertown Town, MA vs Amherst, NH

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Are people in Amherst older or younger than people in Watertown Town?
- The Median Age in Amherst is 7.7 years older than in Watertown Town.

Are housing costs cheaper in Amherst or Watertown Town?
- Amherst housing costs are 17.2% less expensive than Watertown Town housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Amherst or Watertown Town?
- The average commute for residents of Amherst is 6.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Watertown Town.

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.

Things to do in Amherst?
Amherst, NH is a delightful city northeast of Manchester home to plenty of remarkable places such as Amherst Historical Society & Museum exhibiting extraordinary views or Broad Brook Opera House providing fun rides and tour opportunities; folks can also join in the amazing Annual Townwide Yard Sale showcasing culture with food and games every June.

 Watertown Town, MAAmherst, NHUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,712329,725,481
 Median Income$101,402  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock46.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$658,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.31  Unlock26.38
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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