There are 20 independent living communities serving Watertown, Connecticut. This includes 3 communities in Watertown and 17 nearby. Independent living costs in Connecticut range from around $37 to $169 daily, with a mean expenditure running around $97. The per month expense averages about $2,908 and ranges between $1,100 and $5,060. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $34,907, which is over the nationwide average of $23,100.
Watertown is a small city in the State of Connecticut. It is located within Litchfield County. While the city itself includes 14,144 people, the surrounding metro area has a total population of 254,309. Those 55 and over constitute about 32% of the population.
Watertown has an above average SeniorScore™ of 77. The city has a median per capita income of $40,000 and a median household income is $91,000 (the Connecticut state average is $79,000). The average housing price in Watertown is $433,500, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $456,000. Watertown also has a moderate unemployment rate of around 5.93%.
Watertown has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives high levels of rainfall annually. Watertown has average air quality and a lower than average crime rate compared to similarly-sized cities.