Watertown, MA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 32,347 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Watertown sits northwest of Boston along the Charles River.
Cultural Attractions
A number of sites and structures chronicle the town's rich history.
Recreation
The Charles River offers opportunities for hiking, biking, and boating. It's also a short drive to Boston.
Historical
Watertown residents' tax protests in 1632 helped inspire the "no taxation without representation" rallying cry that led to the American Revolution more than a century later.
Economy
Evidence remains of the industrial growth that has driven Watertown from the 1600s on.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 0 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 28.2% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 271 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 3 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 49 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 293 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | No |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $84,690 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $57,341 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $40,606 |
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