City of
Watertown
Massachusetts
Phone: 617-972-6486
City Manager:
George ProakisSelect Board:
Municipal Election:
November 4, 2025Nov., 1st Tuesday following 1st Monday (odd years)
City Council:
John Airasian
Caroline Bays
Lisa Feltner
Nicole Gardner
Emily Izzo
Anthony Palomba
Vincent Piccirilli
Mark Sideris
Demographics
| Population | 35,149 | |
| Population Density | 8,809 | |
| Registered Voters | 24,609 | |
| Income Per Capita | $54,414 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $316,734 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 51.3% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $722,000 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,183 | |
| Total Households | 15,944 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.19 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $13.58 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $19.73 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $75,287,528 | |
| Total Expenditures | $136,449,896 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $144,029,971 | |
| State Aid | $14,558,387 | |
| Local Receipts | $13,260,714 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,016 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 22.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low incomeLow income |
City Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Watertown is located 6 miles northwest of Boston on the Charles River, with a land area of 4.17 miles. There is a unique diversity in its ethnic base, which is a hallmark of the city.
Governance
| Form of Government | Council – Manager | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,630 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | City Manager | |
| Legislative Body | City Council | |
| Size of Council | 9 |
Geography
| County | Middlesex | |
| Area | 4 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 79.2 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Katherine Clark
Mass. Senate
William Brownsberger
Mass. House
John Lawn, Jr.
Steven Owens