Situated at the confluence of the Charles River and six major thoroughfares, Watertown Square offers all the conveniences of living downtown, with the heart of Boston just 9 miles to the east. During the Colonial Era, Watertown Square was an essential transportation hub next to a waterfall on the Charles River that kept ships from traveling further downstream. Early settlers built a bridge over the Charles River in 1640, allowing traffic west from Boston to pass through the city. Today, the hub is still alive and well, with rumbling urban streets lined with a number of shopping and dining options, with apartments and condos a short walk away. “It is a pretty big intersection that connects a lot of neighboring towns,” says Alexandria Ashley, a Watertown resident for over 7 years, “there is a lot of hustle and bustle as a transportation hub, but a lot of new businesses and people are coming in so the city is working to make it more of a pedestrian-friendly place where people can walk around and hang out.”
Watertown Square has MBTA stop throughout the town for residents commuting.
Watertown Square gives you easy access to major roads, including Mass Pike.
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The growth of the nexus of Watertown
U.S. Route 20 runs through Watertown Square, and Interstate 90 is just to the south of the neighborhood, giving residents options for commuting to downtown Boston daily. “It is a very walkable and bikeable area and in a really good spot for public transit,” Ashley says, “some residents in the area do not have cars but can still get around just fine.” However, the rapid pace of development in what some call the "nexus of Watertown" has had a lot of traffic due to the increasing number of pedestrians, cyclists, and cars trying to find a parking space. This has caused some tie-ups on local thoroughfares. As a result, the city has recently enacted several plans to help improve safety in the area. Boston Logan International Airport is 12 miles to the east, and McLean Hospital is about 3 miles north of the neighborhood.
Watertown Square is just outside of Boston and has so much history.
Residents of Watertown Square enjoy commuting by foot and skateboards.
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Dining options in downtown Watertown
While the downtown area has several chain shopping and dining options, the city still offers many local spots for residents to enjoy. For many, the morning starts at O’some Café, a women-owned spot that serves baked goods and hot drinks and is known for its espresso soda. Super Fusion Cuisine II is a small sushi spot that is “my top choice for restaurants for the Boston area, not even just for Watertown,” Ashley says. For a newer side to the city, Bar ‘Cino is a 100% employee-owned Italian restaurant known for its authentic dishes and cocktails. Groceries are grabbed at the Stop & Shop, less than a mile from the neighborhood.
Enjoy some entrees or shareables at Not Your Average Joe's in Watertown Square.
Stop by Ixtapa Cantina in Watertown Square for a margarita from their selection of drinks.
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Events at Saltonstall Park
Many of the events that take place in Watertown take place at Saltonstall Park, like the Summer Concert Series from the end of June to the end of August. Here, residents can lay out picnic blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a number of music genres from local bands. Families gather once more for Faire on the Square in September, an annual event with live entertainment, a beer garden, food trucks, crafters and kid's activities. The Watertown Farmers Market offers a more frequent event at the park, with fresh produce and treats available every Wednesday from mid-June to late October.
Saltonstall Park in Watertown Square hosts the Watertown Farmers Market each year.
Watertown Farmers Market in Watertown Square offers different vendors at Saltonstall Park.
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Quiet paths and greenspaces with bustling parks and museums
Neighborhood residents can find some open space at the oval-shaped Watertown Square Park at the center of the neighborhood. Those who'd rather be more active in their free time can walk down the Charles River Greenway past historic sites like the Watertown Dam, the Watertown Bridge, the Watertown Docks, and the Watertown Founders Monument. They can also head to the square's northeast corner, where Saltonstall Park’s baseball field and basketball court fill the space between the Watertown Town Hall and the city's Boys and Girls Club. Indoor fun and education can be found at the Armenian Museum of America, home to North America's largest collection of Armenian artifacts.
Enjoy a walk along the Charles River Greenway in Watertown Square.
Historic Memorials and Charles River activities are among Watertown Square.
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Multifamily and multi-unit housing along the Charles River
Many of the square's existing buildings are becoming apartments and condominiums. Strictly residential new developments, as well as some mixed-used ones, are working to preserve and restore the historic buildings in the area. Ashley says many of the housing options in the area are often at least two-family residences, such as 50- to 60-year-old condominium complexes on the neighborhood's outskirts, which make up the brunt of the housing market. Prices commonly range from $350,000 to $450,000, with there also being some investment opportunities that can climb up to around $800,000.
Newly renovated colonials are also popular among the homes in Watertown square.
Homes in Watertown Square include newly built multifamily homes.
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Clubs at Watertown public schools
Children on the west side of Watertown Square will attend J.R. Lowell Elementary School, which receives a B rating on Niche.com, and those on the east side will attend Hosmer Elementary School, which receives a B-minus. The neighborhood's students will come back together at Watertown Middle School, which also receives a B-minus, and finish up at the A-minus rated Watertown High School, which is currently in a temporary location as the city builds its new campus. The high school prides itself on a variety of extracurricular activities, with over 30 clubs and 26 athletics teams to choose from.
Watertown Middle School has 531 students attending.
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Parks in this Area
Watertown Riverfront Park
Saltonstall Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Forte Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Moxley Playground
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
How Park
Basketball
Dog Park
Trails
Casey (W.O. James P.) Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Charles River Greenway
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
20 min drive
Bus
Main St & Cross St
Bus
Mt Auburn St & Main St
Bus
Arsenal St & Irving St
Bus
Watertown Sq Terminal
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Watertown Square
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Watertown Square, Watertown sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Watertown Square, Watertown over the last 12 months is $707,159, up 31% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,249
Median Age
38
Population Density
18 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$141,874
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$151,492
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.6%
College Graduates
74%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
39.8%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
87/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
94/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
54/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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