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Watertown Town, MA vs San Francisco, CA

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- The median age of a home in Watertown Town is 1.3% younger than the median age of a home in San Francisco.
 Watertown Town, MASan Francisco, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age76  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,237,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months10.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock8.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.77.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$6.7$11.0
 Homes Owned47.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented48.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Watertown Town, MASan Francisco, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,930$1,840
 Studio Apartment$2,260  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,720$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,990  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,990$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$4,020  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Watertown Town, MASan Francisco, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Watertown Town, MASan Francisco, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9994.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock1.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99914.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock8.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99923.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock31.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.8%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock17.8%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Watertown Town, MASan Francisco, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock6.3%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock4.2%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.2%14.8%
 1960 to 19692.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock8.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock46.2%12.2%
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Reviews for Watertown Town    4 Reviews
Mark · Watertown Town, MA
Close to the happenings and accessible, Watertown
Over 6 years ago

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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Kris · Watertown, MA
Watertown, MA
Over 16 years ago

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

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Heather · Watertown, MA
Great location for young professionals and familie
Over 17 years ago

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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Mark · San Diego, CA
believe the bad things you hear about this place
Over 4 years ago

from a single guy's perspective. let's start this review from 2017. I moved here to be near to my sister who also relocated, and also to attend Cal State East Bay in  More

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Ross · San Francisco, CA
A Balanced Review After 10 Years
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in San Francisco for ten years. I thought I would write a balanced review for people looking to move here. My family is from places like Boise, Atlanta,  More

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Ross · San Francisco, CA
Balanced Review from 10 Year Resident
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in San Francisco for ten years. I thought I would write a balanced review for people looking to move here. My family is from places like Boise, Atlanta,  More

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