Watertown City Property Records in New York
Watertown is a city in Jefferson County, New York, so property records come from both city and county offices. Deeds, mortgages, liens and recorded maps are filed with the Jefferson County Clerk in Watertown, which maintains the county's official land records.
The City of Watertown Assessor's Office keeps assessment rolls, property classifications and exemption information, and the Jefferson County Real Property Tax Services Agency provides tax maps and parcel data. City tax bills are handled by the City of Watertown Finance Department. Permits, certificates of occupancy and code enforcement records are available from the City of Watertown Planning and Community Development Department.
Watertown Property and Community Statistics
What Are the Crime Rates
This section reports reported crime in Watertown. It covers violent crimes, including murder, robbery, and assault, and property crimes, including total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.
The data shows 0 murders, 9 robberies, and 95 assaults. For property crimes, it shows 944 total property crimes, including 93 burglaries and 29 motor vehicle thefts.
Users can use these counts to see the types and volume of reported crime in Watertown. The figures reflect reported crime only.
What Is the Population Profile of Watertown
Watertown's race and ethnicity data shows a population that is mostly White. The three largest groups are White residents at 80% (19,703 people), Hispanic residents at 7% (1,674 people), and Two + Races at 6% (1,558 people). Black residents make up 4% (1,101 people), Asian residents 2% (462 people), Other Race 0.30% (74 people), and American Indian residents 0.01% (2 people).
Watertown, Ratings Compared Across New York 
Watertown's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. The highest-rated categories are Commute at A, followed by Nightlife and Access to Bars at A-. Other notable ratings include Access to Parks and Access to Restaurants at B+, while Housing is rated C+ and Weather is rated D+. Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.
How Educated Is Watertown
Watertown's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (34%), Bachelor Degree (14%), and Some College (12%). The data also includes other available education levels.
When Were Homes Built
Watertown's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during Before 1939 (46%), followed by 1940 - 1959 (20%) and 1960 - 1979 (15%). The data also includes other available construction periods.
How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?
Watertown's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (34%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (27%) and 1 Bedroom (19%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.
What Is the Average Age
Watertown's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 25 - 34 (18%), 65 Plus (15%), and Under 10 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups.
Property Market Trends at Watertown
Watertown's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $149,800. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $933 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Watertown's dynamic real estate landscape.