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Watertown

24 min to Boston
"Armenian food paradise that's secretly convenient to everything"
Median Price
$805,000
$540/sqft
School Rating
8.2/10
Great
Appreciation
4.3%
per year
Commute
24 min
to downtown

Financing Considerations

Properties in Watertown typically may qualify for high-balance conforming loans, though jumbo financing might be needed depending on exact property price.

Learn about loan thresholds, property condition impact, flood/wind insurance, and how vintage homes (common in many MA towns) affect mortgage approval.

✨The Vibe

Working-class roots meet young professional influx

What It's Really Like

Affordable suburb with strong Armenian heritage, growing arts scene, and excellent value

Best For

  • ✓First-time buyers
  • ✓Cultural diversity
  • ✓Affordable options
  • ✓Investment opportunity

Avoid If

  • ✗You want prestige
  • ✗You need top schools
  • ✗You hate traffic

🌟Highlights

🥙Best Armenian food in New England
🚌Express bus to Boston
🏬Arsenal Yards shopping development
💰Better value than nearby towns

Insider Tips

  • 💡East Watertown closer to Cambridge
  • 💡Coolidge Hill area most desirable
  • 💡Property values rising with development

Demographics

Population
35,249
Median Age
41.5
Median Income
$148,376
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