Watertown, Massachusetts
Watertown: city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Watertown is a city located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 31,915 and a population density of 2,988 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 36,125 inhabitants.
The city was created 396 years ago in 1629.
Quick Facts about Watertown
| Population | 36,125 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Postal code | 02472 |
| Phone Area Codes | 617 |
| Area | 10.68 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.3709,-71.1828 |
| Altitude | 36 feet / 11 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1630 (396 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 14:10:34 (10th April 2026) |
| Density | 3,382 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.65% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 35℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Watertown is located at 42°22'15"N 71°10'58"W (42.3709300, -71.1828300). It has 2 neighbors: Belmont and Boston.
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Watertown increased by 11.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31,915 | - | census |
| 2011 | 32,357 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 33,050 | 2.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 33,238 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 34,308 | 3.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 34,385 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 35,141 | 2.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 35,741 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 35,846 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 35,939 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 36,125 | 0.51% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Watertown
1Watertown Dam
Charles River Greenway, Watertown, MA 02472, United States View details
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2Saltonstall Park
Thaxter St, Watertown, MA 02472, United States View details
Phone: +16179726494 | Website available
3Howe Park
Pleasant St & Bacon Street, Watertown, MA 02472, United States View details
Phone: +16179726494 | Website available
4Armenian Museum of America
65 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472, United States View details
Phone: +16179262562 | Website available
5Mt Auburn Sphinx
Pine Ave, Watertown, MA 02472, United States View details
Services and Civic Places in Watertown
1Watertown Town Hall
149 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472 View details
Phone: +16179726486 | Website available
People born in Watertown (37)
People born in Watertown, including politician Benjamin Robbins Curtis, actress Eliza Dushku, artist Harriet Hosmer, .
More notable people
- Outram Bangs (American ornithologist) he was born in 12/01/1863
- Frank Austen Gooch (American chemist) he was born in 02/05/1852
- Jacob Bigelow (American botanist, physician, and educational reformer (1787-1879)) he was born in 27/02/1787
- William Everett (American politician (1839-1910)) he was born in 10/10/1839
- Geraldo Scarpone Caporale (American priest) he was born in 01/10/1928
- Charles Sumner Tainter (American inventor and businessman) he was born in 25/04/1854
- R. Tucker Abbott (American biologist (1919-1995)) he was born in 28/09/1919
- Charles Pratt (American businessman and philanthropist) he was born in 02/10/1830
- Richard Bakalyan (American actor (1931-2015)) he was born in 29/01/1931
- Luise Vosgerchian (American pianist and music educator) she was born in 09/11/1922
- Anne Whitney (American sculptor) she was born in 02/09/1821
- Charles Brigham (American architect) he was born in 21/06/1841
- Dee Cousineau (American baseball player) he was born in 16/12/1898
- Fred J. Christensen (American flying ace) he was born in 17/10/1921
- George Bemis (American lawyer) he was born in 13/10/1816
- George Washington Warren (American politician) he was born in 01/10/1813
- Horatio Hollis Hunnewell (American banker (1810-1902)) he was born in 27/07/1810
- Jack Hoey (American baseball player) he was born in 10/11/1881
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Watertown, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167677 | Saint John's Seminary | Brighton (MA) | 02135-3846 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Watertown, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Watertown.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Watertown Financial Post Office | Watertown (MA) | 02472 |
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Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 119,192 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lowell | 110,904 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Newton | 87,803 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Somerville | 80,935 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Framingham | 73,892 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Framingham Center | 65,413 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts. |
| Waltham | 62,069 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Medford | 60,847 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Malden | 59,922 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Everett | 46,107 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Arlington | 45,169 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Billerica | 43,021 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Woburn | 40,135 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Marlborough | 39,290 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Natick | 35,766 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Chelmsford | 35,528 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Watertown distances to largest Massachusetts cities