Watson, NY town hall & government
Watson spent $5.5 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $3,117 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Watson's government.
Where Watson's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From the state 60%
- Property taxes 28%
- Interest, fines & other 5%
- From other local governments 3%
- Utility sales 1%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- Sales taxes <1%
- Fees & charges <1%
Who works for Watson
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
South Lewis Central School District
Watson's K–12 school district, shared with Constableville, Lyons Falls, Port Leyden, Turin, Greig and Lyonsdale. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from New York districts overall: 51% local, 41% state, 8% federal
- Local 32%
- State 60%
- Federal 8%
Of the $26,043 per pupil, $15,515 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Also serving Watson: Beaver River Central School District ($20,895 per pupil) · Lowville Academy and Central School District ($21,852 per pupil).
Which schools Watson kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Watson pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate. In a town this small the survey estimate has a wide margin.
Contact Watson's government
Who represents Watson
Watson is represented in Congress by Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand and Representative Elise M. Stefanik. Kathy Hochul is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.