What does housing cost in Watsonville in 2026?

Housing in Watsonville runs to about €1,525 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Watsonville?

Asking rent in Watsonville stands at 1,784 €/month.

What are property prices in Watsonville?

To buy in Watsonville, expect 657,700 €.

Cost of Living in Watsonville, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Watsonville — 2026

Watsonville has 51,968 residents and lies in Californie. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,525 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 562,185 €. Median income is 63,924 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 29% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Watsonville

Rent

Median rent: 1,525 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 562,185 €

Income

Median household income: 63,924 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 3,740 €/year

Quality of life — Watsonville

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

34,6 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

15 %

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