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Crime in Watauga summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Watauga. Key points include:
There were 220 total crimes in Watauga in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Watauga is 968.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Watauga is 114.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Watauga is 854.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Watauga is -54.30% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Watauga Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Watauga / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 220 | 968.4 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 26 | 114.5 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 8 | 35.2 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 12 | 52.8 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 194 | 854.0 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 29 | 127.7 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 133 | 585.5 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 32 | 140.9 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Watauga summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Watauga. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Watauga is 101 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Watauga is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Watauga is $277,103.
The median income in Watauga is $91,171.
Watauga's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Watauga Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Watauga | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 109 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Watauga, TX Weather
The average high in Watauga is 76.5° and the average low is 55.1°.
There are 52.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.1 inches of precipitation each year with 1.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Watauga |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 55.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 52.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Watauga Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Watauga
The current population in Watauga is 23,233. The population has increased 0.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23,233 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 23,336 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 23,509 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 23,649 | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 24,487 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 24,582 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 24,526 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 24,391 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 24,322 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 24,179 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 23,999 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 23,798 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 23,600 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 23,448 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 23,195 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Watauga
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Watauga is:
57.8% White with 13,420 White residents.
9.7% African American with 2,243 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 20 American Indian residents.
3.0% Asian with 705 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 39 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 866 Two Or More residents.
25.6% Hispanic with 5,940 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Watauga | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.8% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 9.7% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 25.6% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Watauga
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Watauga is 49.3% female with 11,464 female residents.
Watauga is 50.7% male with 11,768 male residents.
| Gender | Watauga | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Watauga for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Watauga completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Watauga completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Watauga completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Watauga completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Watauga completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Watauga completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Watauga completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Watauga completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Watauga completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Watauga | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Watauga, Texas
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3.5% of households in Watauga earn Less than $10,000.
1.7% of households in Watauga earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.7% of households in Watauga earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.7% of households in Watauga earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.5% of households in Watauga earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.6% of households in Watauga earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.2% of households in Watauga earn $75,000 to $99,999.
29.9% of households in Watauga earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.8% of households in Watauga earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.4% of households in Watauga earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Watauga | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.7% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.7% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.5% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.6% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 29.9% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.8% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.4% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
