Here's what it costs to live in Watsonville, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,889 per month, while the typical home is valued around $686,000. Households earn a median of $78,393 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$78,393
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,889
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$686,000
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
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
51,712
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.8 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,873
Per month
Avg Home Value
$896,500
Census ACS
January Avg
52°F
July Avg
63°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.4
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.8%
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 $1,889 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Watsonville?
The median household income in Watsonville is $78,393 per year.
What is the median home value in Watsonville?
The median home value in Watsonville is $686,000 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?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
