How long do people stay in their homes in Watson, IL?
18.1% (±8.5 points) of households in Watson, IL moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.3% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 18.1% (±8.5 points)
- Since before 2000
- 27.3%
When households in Watson moved in
| Moved in | Watson | Effingham County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 3.4% (±4.4 points) | 2.0% | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 14.7% (±7.3 points) | 15.7% | 19.2% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 35.7% (±10.5 points) | 38.5% | 38.1% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 18.9% (±10.3 points) | 18.0% | 17.3% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 12.2% (±5.6 points) | 11.7% | 10.8% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 15.1% (±7.8 points) | 14.0% | 10.5% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Watson, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Effingham County (17.7%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (23.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Watson
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson | — | 18.1% (±8.5 points) | — |
| Watson Township | 2.8 mi | 13.7% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Effingham County) | 3.7 mi | 10.9% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Effingham County) | 5.3 mi | 10.5% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mason | 5.9 mi | 22.0% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Effingham | 6.6 mi | 23.9% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mason Township | 6.8 mi | 27.0% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summit Township | 8.1 mi | 7.5% (±4.5 points) | Lower |
| Teutopolis Township | 8.2 mi | 19.7% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Summit Township, IL (7.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Effingham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Bishop Township | 22.4% (±7.3 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Douglas Township (Effingham County) | 22.4% (±3.8 points) |
| 8 | Mason | 22.0% (±11.6 points) |
| 9 | Liberty Township (Effingham County) | 20.2% (±10.0 points) |
| 10 | Teutopolis Township | 19.7% (±6.8 points) |
| 11 | Shumway | 18.9% (±13.8 points) |
| 12 | Watson | 18.1% (±8.5 points) |
| 13 | Altamont | 16.9% (±6.7 points) |
| 14 | St. Francis Township | 16.6% (±9.3 points) |
| 15 | Teutopolis | 15.1% (±5.3 points) |
| 16 | Watson Township | 13.7% (±5.2 points) |
| 17 | Mound Township (Effingham County) | 13.1% (±4.7 points) |
| 18 | Edgewood | 12.6% (±21.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Effingham County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Watson
How often do people move in Watson?
18.1% of households in Watson, IL moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Watson have?
27.3% of households in Watson have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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