City Guide
Watsonville, CA
Overview
Watsonville, CA, is known for its great weather, proximity to outdoor recreational activities, and agriculture. With around 54,000 people living in Watsonville, residents will experience a welcoming small-town feel. Its historic downtown is lined with storefronts from the late 1800s. Watsonville is also home to the Wetlands of Watsonville Nature Center, which celebrates and educates on the diversity of wildlife habitats found in the area.
What’s it like to live in Watsonville, CA ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in Watsonville, CA you'll find that the median sale price is
$710,000
and homes stay on the market for 39 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in Watsonville are $810,000
and $330,000
, respectively. Watsonville area townhouses have a median sale price of $710,000
, making them less expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in Watsonville, CAExplore our Watsonville housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how Watsonville home prices compare to other markets. Explore our Watsonville rental market trends page for insights about how rental prices have changed and how Watsonville rental prices compare to other rental markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in Watsonville, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
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Watsonville Migration & Relocation Trends
In Jan '25 - Mar '25, 23% of Watsonville homebuyers searched to move out of Watsonville, while 77% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.
- Across the nation, 3% of homebuyers searched to move into Watsonville from outside metros.
- Knoxville homebuyers searched to move into Watsonville more than any other metro followed by Honolulu and Santa Barbara.
Where are people moving to Watsonville from?
- 77% of Watsonville homebuyers searched to stay within the Watsonville metropolitan area.
Where are people from Watsonville moving to?
Number of People Moving to Watsonville
least
most
People are moving to Watsonville from
| Inbound | Net inflow | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metros | Jan '25 - Mar '25 | ||
| 1 | 1,500 | ||
| 2 | 1,192 | ||
| 3 | 966 | ||
| 4 | 146 | ||
| 5 | 118 | ||
| 6 | 110 | ||
| 7 | 97 | ||
| 8 | 14 | ||
| 9 | 10 | ||
| 10 | 4 | ||
Methodology
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
What is there to do in Watsonville, CA ?
Some of the top things to do in Watsonville, CA, range from visiting local parks, dining at some of the best restaurants in town, and enjoying local art. There are a lot of museums that you can explore in Watsonville, such as the William Volck Memorial Museum, which is visited by tourists and locals alike. Performing arts venues like The Henry J. Mello Center for the Performing Arts is a top spot amongst locals. Pinto Lake County Park, Mount Madonna County Park, and Las Brisas Park are just a handful of the lush parks and green spaces you'll find throughout the city. Restaurants and acclaimed eateries are found in Watsonville, so you don't want to skip over these local restaurants. For a quick taste of the town, stop by El Frijolito Restaurant, Cilantro's Mexican Restaurant, or Jalisco Restaurant.
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What's the best way to get around Watsonville, CA ?
The best way to get around Watsonville is by car, but there are many methods for getting around the city. If you’re exploring the city by foot, Watsonville has a walk score of 69, meaning this area is somewhat walkable. Another way to get around the city is by public transportation. Watsonville has a transit score of 32, with a few nearby public transportation options. You can also get around Watsonville by bike. With a bike score of 70, there is some amount of infrastructure for biking.
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
Some Transit
Transit Score®
Bikeable
Bike Score®
Watsonville Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Tram Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Renting a car is another good way to get around the city. There are 4 car rental locations.
Airports
Watsonville has 1 airport which allows you to easily travel.
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