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Watertown, MN

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Population
4,789
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
941 ft
Median Home Value
$337,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$927/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$99,671
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Watertown

Watertown sits along the South Fork of the Crow River on the western edge of the Twin Cities area, offering a quiet, small-town atmosphere within reach of the greater metro. With a population of around 4,700, the community features comfortable residential neighborhoods bordered by scenic Carver County countryside. Outdoor recreation is a big part of living here, thanks to local riverfront parks and the Luce Line State Trail, which passes right through town for year-round biking, walking, and snowmobiling.

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Families are served by the Watertown-Mayer School District, which brings the community together around youth sports, local arts, and school events. Daily errands and gatherings center around a compact downtown, while Highway 25 and nearby Highway 7 provide straightforward routes to neighboring cities and the western suburbs. It is an appealing spot for anyone looking for space, friendly neighbors, and a relaxed river-town lifestyle.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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