Much like its surrounding areas, it is somewhat less expensive compared to the US as a whole. Compared to the city of Virginia Beach however, it is significantly less expensive.
Home prices
The price of the median home in Wattsville is $159,500. Compared to nearby areas it is roughly $3,080 (1%) higher.It is about $58,000 (26%) lower in comparison to the country as a whole, and in comparison to the city of Virginia Beach is about $121,300 (43%) lower.
Rents
Wattsville's median monthly rent is $1,059. This is approximately $171 (19%) higher in comparison to its surrounding areas.In comparison to the rest of the country it is is very similar, and compared to the city of Virginia Beach it is about $308 (22%) lower.
Nearby places
Hallwood
Hallwood is roughly 5 miles southwest from Wattsville. Real estate prices there are significantly less expensive. The median home in Hallwood is valued at $88,300, which comes out to $71,200 (80%) lower than Wattsville. Rents there are substantially less expensive. The median rent in Hallwood is $775 a month, which is $284 (36%) lower than Wattsville.
Captains Cove
Captains Cove is approximately 6 miles northeast of Wattsville. Its real estate prices are a little more expensive. Captains Cove's median home price is $172,300, which comes out to $12,800 (7%) higher than Wattsville. The rent there is similar. In Captains Cove the median monthly rent is $1,100, which works out to $41 (3%) higher than Wattsville.
Chincoteague
Chincoteague is roughly 7 miles east of Wattsville. Real estate prices there are significantly more expensive. The median home value in Chincoteague is $279,700, which comes out to $120,200 (42%) higher than Wattsville. Rents there are a little less expensive. Chincoteague's median monthly rent is $940, which is $119 (12%) lower than Wattsville.
Bloxom
Bloxom is approximately 9 miles southwest from Wattsville. The housing prices there are a lot less expensive. The median home in Bloxom costs $109,700, which comes out to $49,800 (45%) lower than Wattsville. Rent there is substantially less expensive. In Bloxom the median rent is $788 a month, which is $271 (34%) lower than Wattsville.
Pocomoke City
Pocomoke City is about 9 miles north from Wattsville. Real estate prices there are a bit less expensive. The median home in Pocomoke City costs $132,100, which works out to $27,400 (20%) lower than Wattsville. The rent there is somewhat less expensive. Pocomoke City's median monthly rent is $835, which comes out to $224 (26%) lower than Wattsville.