Watertown

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Watertown, WI

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Bask in small-town charm, big-city conveniences, and rich history

Suburban Family-Friendly Riverside Scenic Affordable Historic Peaceful Remote Quaint

Located about halfway between Madison and Milwaukee, Watertown sits along the Rock River offering residents heaps of small-town charm with big-city conveniences. Watertown has a rich historic background, containing America’s first kindergarten as well as the Watertown Octagon House, which was built by one of the original settlers of Watertown.

Watertown’s history is well preserved along its thriving Main Street, which houses an array of coffee shops, specialty stores, and local restaurants. Downtown Watertown also hosts a variety of year-round events, including Flashback Friday, Main Street Movie Night, Pumpkin Palooza, Art on Main Banner Auction, Maxwell Street Days, and the Holiday Parade of Homes. Residents and visitors alike have more than 350 acres of parks to explore and enjoy in Watertown as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Watertown, WI is $874 for one bedroom, $979 for two bedrooms, and $1,001 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Watertown has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$874/month
844 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Lincoln Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

154 Students

6
out of 10

Douglas Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

310 Students

5
out of 10

Webster Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

369 Students

4
out of 10

Schurz Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

244 Students

4
out of 10

Watertown 4 Kids

Public

Grades K

207 Students

Rating Unavailable

Riverside Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

693 Students

4
out of 10

Watertown High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,063 Students

4
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.