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Where agriculture thrives and community connects.

Watsonville offers a welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere. The community is tight-knit, with a strong sense of pride in its agricultural roots and a growing appreciation for arts and culture. You'll find a mix of generations here, contributing to a diverse and dynamic environment.

Downtown Watsonville
COMMUNITY GUIDE · WATSONVILLE
Watsonville, Santa Cruz County

City Snapshot

Population

52,590

County

Santa Cruz County

Timezone

America/Los_Angeles

Median Income

$72,295

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Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

Watsonville Community Hospital Emergency Department

Watsonville Community Hospital

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Community Leaders

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Adam Schiff

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

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Alejandro Padilla

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Gavin Newsom
Gavin Newsom

Governor

Democratic Party