
City vs city
Watertown, SD vs Aberdeen, SD
| Watertown | Aberdeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,859 | 28,297 |
| Population growth (1 yr) | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Median home value | $212,300 | $205,500 |
| Median rent | $904 | $783 |
| Household income | $62,721 | $63,715 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Bachelor's degree+ | 15% | 25% |
| State crime /100k | 1,757 | 1,757 |
Gold marks the better number on each line.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).
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