Investor-grade market analytics for Watertown, South Dakota. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.
$324,964
+1.9% year-over-year
-6.1%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-6.1% year-over-year
Watertown, SD is in a stabilization phase with 1.9% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 4.99x, above the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+11 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (18/100), favorable for long-term investment stability.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Watertown, SD's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (38/100). The composite climate risk score of 18/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Migration flows, ZIP-level neighborhood data, full demographics, price history, and the Market Screener.