Watsonville

Overview for Watsonville, CA

62,063 people live in Watsonville, where the median age is 30.7 and the average individual income is $23,539.44. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

62,063

Total Population

30.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$23,539.44

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Watsonville, CA

Watsonville has 16,883 households, with an average household size of 4. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Watsonville do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 62,063 people call Watsonville home. The population density is 2,475.59 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

62,063

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

30.7

Median Age

49.6 / 50.4%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
16,883

Total Households

4

Average Household Size

$23,539.44

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Watsonville, CA

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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Watsonville. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Freedom Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
Cesar E. Chavez Middle
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Moreland Notre Dame School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
H. A. Hyde Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
Mintie White Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
Rolling Hills Middle
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
T. S. MacQuiddy Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
Diamond Technology Institute
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
Ann Soldo Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
Green Valley Christian School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 8th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 12th
2/5
Starlight Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
PUBLIC
K - 12th
No rating available
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
3/5
PUBLIC
K - 8th
3/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available

Sold Listings in this Community

8216 Ridgeview Dr

8216 Ridgeview Dr

300 Webster Dr

300 Webster Dr

135 Sunnycroft Rd

135 Sunnycroft Rd

8141 Hermosa Ave

8141 Hermosa Ave

9815 Brookside Avenue

9815 Brookside Avenue

313 Cumora Lane

313 Cumora Lane

8680 Highway 9

8680 Highway 9

161 Pine Street

161 Pine Street

174 Woodland Drive

174 Woodland Drive

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Around Watsonville, CA

There's plenty to do around Watsonville, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

62
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
58
Bikeable
Bike Score
30
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Tacos El Tigre, Humble Sebi, and Monterey Bay Farms Organic.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 2.84 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.33 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 3.21 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $ 0.94 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.04 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 4.64 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Watsonville

The south Santa Cruz County region of Watsonville and Pajaro Valley boasts pristine beaches and a Mediterranean climate. Nearby, the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Reserve is one of California’s last undisturbed wetlands and is ideal for bird watching. An annual Birding Festival, the Strawberry Festival, a weekly farmer’s market, Watsonville Plaza, and the Agricultural History Museum are sights not to be missed.
 
Corralitos

Corralitos in Santa Cruz County’s southern region, is an idyllic area known for apple orchards and horse farms. The Corralitos Wine Trail boasts a handful of boutique wineries, specializing in estate-bottled pinot noir and chardonnay, among other varietals. Corralitos offers a classic California vibe, where wine tasting is done in a relaxed setting, with vineyards adjacent to the tasting room. Other Corralitos offerings include locally made sausage and pastries using produce from area farms.
 
La Selva

Not far from majestic redwood forests is the small community of La Selva Beach. North of Watsonville and south of Aptos, the pride of La Selva Beach is its gorgeous coastline. Manresa State Beach is an ideal spot for surfing, coastal camping, and watching the sunset around a fire ring. A haven for marine life and birders, the La Selva Beach area is semi-rural, where coastal farms stretch out to meet ocean bluffs. Nearby restaurants and antique shops round out the La Selva Beach experience.
 
 

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