A town of about 51,712 people in Santa Cruz County, part of the Santa Cruz area. Resident comments and photos are about Watsonville; job numbers cover the wider area.
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Around Watsonville
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What's nearby
Within 5 miles of Watsonville's center.
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What rent costs
Of about 8,353 rented homes in Watsonville, 62% rent for under $2,000 a month and 90% for under $3,000.
Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.
What moving costs
Average cost: $1,946
From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.
The middle rented home in Watsonville rents for $1,500 to $1,999 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $3,000 to $3,998 before you get the keys.
Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.
Public schools
13 public school districts in this county, with about 33,522 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.
NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.