The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53094 sells for about $335,000, or $180 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $988 a month.
ZIP 53094 — Watertown
The Watertown housing market shows resilience with a 5.5% year-over-year price increase and a competitive sale-to-list ratio of 100.2%. While inventory remains tight, the market is balancing between steady demand and moderate price growth. These conditions are driven by the area's affordability relative to the larger Madison metro market.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a more affordable cost of living compared to the primary Madison or Milwaukee cores while maintaining access to regional employment.
Median prices moved up 5.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 4.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 10.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 53094, Wisconsin
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Watertown Unified School District, which provides a range of public educational options for local families.
Watertown serves as a regional hub with a mix of manufacturing and service-sector employers, benefiting from its location between the Madison and Milwaukee metropolitan areas.
Property taxes are assessed at the local level by the city and county, with rates determined by the combined levies of the municipality, school district, and county government.
Residents typically commute via WI-26 and WI-16, providing access to the larger employment centers of Madison and Milwaukee.
The area features several local parks, access to the Rock River for water activities, and proximity to regional golf courses and shopping districts.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from local workers and families, with limited vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family and multi-family offerings.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors, with significant employment ties to the broader Madison-Milwaukee corridor.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with major highway access via WI-26 and WI-16 connecting the city to regional transit networks.
Development activity is focused on residential infill and commercial expansion along the primary highway corridors.
The county appraisal districts manage property assessments based on fair market value, subject to state-mandated equalization processes.
Parcels are subject to school district levies, county taxes, and municipal property taxes, with potential special assessments for local utility infrastructure.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and standard risk assessments for the Midwest.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Little Amerricka Amusement Park4.616.6 mi
- River Bend RV Resort4.47.3 mi
- Fireside Theatre4.817.2 mi
- Little Amerricka Amusement Park4.616.6 mi
- Jefferson County Fair Park4.410.4 mi
- The Club at Lac La Belle4.710.7 mi
- Milford Hills4.94.1 mi
- Aztalan State Park4.68.7 mi
- AMC CLASSIC Johnson Creek 124.45 mi
- Fowler Lake Park4.712.2 mi
- Brandt-Quirk Park4.54.4 mi
- Bartel's Beach4.410.6 mi
- Columbus Antique Mall4.619.3 mi
- Parry Spring4.817.5 mi
- Six Little Ducks Toy Store & Play Place4.912 mi
- Honey Acres Inc4.712.7 mi
- Octagon House Museum4.72.8 mi
- Jefferson County Fair Park4.410.4 mi
- Aztalan State Park4.68.7 mi
- Fowler Lake Park4.712.2 mi
- Brandt-Quirk Park4.54.4 mi
- Bartel's Beach4.410.6 mi
- Nagawicka Lake Yacht Club4.518.6 mi
- The Club at Lac La Belle4.710.7 mi
- Paganica Golf Course4.112.6 mi
- Jefferson Golf Course4.211.1 mi
- Watertown Country Club4.55.3 mi
- Hubbleton Brewing Company4.910.3 mi
- Johnson Creek Premium Outlets4.34.4 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.33.8 mi
- Jelli's Market4.87.6 mi
- Pick 'n Save42.8 mi
- Kohl's4.34.8 mi
- Dane County Regional Airport4.530.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational opportunities including fishing and boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.