There are 20 independent living communities serving Watsonville, California. This includes 2 communities in Watsonville and 18 nearby. Independent living costs in California range from around $18 to $165 per day, with a mean expense running around $69. The per month expense averages about $2,062 and ranges between $542 and $4,950. Yearly, the mean cost is around $24,750, which is over the national average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Watsonville typically range from about $2,200 per month to $3,630 per month, with a median cost of approximately $2,668 per month. This equates to a yearly cost of about $32,010.
Watsonville is a mid-size city in Santa Cruz County within the State of California. The encompassing metropolitan area has 20,301,672 people, but there are 82,474 living in the city. Approximately 19% of the population are over 55.
Watsonville has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 63. The city has a median per capita income of $20,000 and a median household income is $55,000 (the California state average is $52,000). The average housing price in Watsonville is $274,500, which is less than the California average of $451,500. Watsonville has a high unemployment rate of about 10.87%.
Watsonville has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The city receives optimal amounts of rainfall each year. In relation to other cities in the United States, Watsonville has good air quality and a higher than average rate of crime.