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Crime in Watsonville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Watsonville. Key points include:
There were 796 total crimes in Watsonville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Watsonville is 1,581.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Watsonville is 399.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Watsonville is 1,182.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Watsonville is -25.39% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Watsonville Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Watsonville / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 796 | 1,581.2 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 201 | 399.3 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 27 | 53.6 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 146 | 290.0 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 595 | 1,182.0 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 70 | 139.1 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 375 | 744.9 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 150 | 298.0 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Watsonville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Watsonville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Watsonville is 151 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Watsonville is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Watsonville is $831,096.
The median income in Watsonville is $78,393.
Watsonville's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Watsonville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Watsonville | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 233 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 121 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 119 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 124 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Watsonville, CA Weather
The average high in Watsonville is 68.6° and the average low is 46.7°.
There are 45.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Watsonville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 45.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Watsonville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Watsonville
The current population in Watsonville is 51,712. The population has increased 4.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51,712 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 51,968 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 52,457 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 52,966 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 52,398 | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 53,800 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 53,616 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 53,452 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 52,915 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 52,543 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 52,085 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 51,544 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 50,945 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 50,291 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 49,580 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Watsonville
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Watsonville is:
12.7% White with 6,545 White residents.
0.4% African American with 212 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 64 American Indian residents.
2.5% Asian with 1,273 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 12 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 299 Other residents.
1.4% Two Or More with 747 Two Or More residents.
82.3% Hispanic with 42,560 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Watsonville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12.7% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.4% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 82.3% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Watsonville
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Watsonville is 50.2% female with 25,948 female residents.
Watsonville is 49.8% male with 25,763 male residents.
| Gender | Watsonville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Watsonville for adults over 25
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26.0% of adults in Watsonville completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Watsonville completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Watsonville completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Watsonville completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Watsonville completed associate's degree.
8.0% of adults in Watsonville completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Watsonville completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Watsonville completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Watsonville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Watsonville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 26.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Watsonville, California
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3.9% of households in Watsonville earn Less than $10,000.
3.7% of households in Watsonville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.6% of households in Watsonville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.7% of households in Watsonville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.0% of households in Watsonville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.5% of households in Watsonville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.6% of households in Watsonville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.4% of households in Watsonville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.7% of households in Watsonville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.8% of households in Watsonville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Watsonville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.7% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.6% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.7% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.0% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.6% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.4% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.7% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.8% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
