Here's what it costs to live in Watsonville, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,784 per month, while the typical home is valued around $657,700. Households earn a median of $74,785 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$74,785
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,784
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$657,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$3,179
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$3,298
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$4,214
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$5,377
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
13.30%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
7.25%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
51,968
Latest estimate
Median Age
32.7 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Watsonville?
The cost of living index for Watsonville is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Watsonville?
The median gross rent in Watsonville is $1,784 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Watsonville?
The median household income in Watsonville is $74,785 per year.
What is the median home value in Watsonville?
The median home value in Watsonville is $657,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Watsonville?
Air quality data for Watsonville is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Watsonville?
California has a top state income tax rate of 13.30% and a statewide sales tax of 7.25% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology