Waterbury, Connecticut
Among the top 17% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 7% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 57% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 32% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 83% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 16% of US places
- top 11% for walkability
- top 18% for school quality
- bottom 1% for property tax rate
Waterbury is a city in Connecticut with about 114,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include walkability, school quality, and comfortable days. It rates lower on violent crime and property tax rate.
Official websitewaterburyct.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Wet · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in4.1 in
humid 91%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$51k31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$61kbetter than 12% of US places
Home Value$163k50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 30% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 27% of US places
Property Tax Rate3.18%better than 1% of US places
Income Tax6.90%better than 22% of US places
Sales Tax6.35%better than 74% of US places
Estimated total tax burden19.07%better than 9% of US places
Unemployment9.8%better than 14% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation52.6 in86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall46.8 inbetter than 16% of US places
Sunny Days237 daysbetter than 57% of US places
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 47% of US places
Comfortable Days96 daysbetter than 81% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk43.9better than 78% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 39% of US places
School Quality91.4better than 82% of US places
Violent Crime2184/100kbetter than 6% of US places
Property Crime2879/100kbetter than 8% of US places
Community
Population114,48099th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.729th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6998th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9337th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1617th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)30.4%10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)25.5%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)35.9%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.9%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.3%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 39% of US places
Walkability10.7/20better than 89% of US places
Airport Distance31 mibetter than 81% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access78.7%better than 27% of US places
Amenities Nearby6.99better than 13% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 51% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Waterbury an affordable place to live?
- Waterbury is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $61k, better than 12% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Waterbury?
- The median home value in Waterbury is $163k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Waterbury?
- Median household income in Waterbury is $51k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Waterbury?
- Median gross rent in Waterbury is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Waterbury safe?
- Waterbury is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2184/100k (better than 6%). Property crime is 2879/100k.
- What is the weather like in Waterbury?
- Waterbury averages 74°F in July and 29°F in January, with 52.6 in of annual precipitation and about 237 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Waterbury?
- Public-school quality in Waterbury is above average, scoring better than 82% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Waterbury?
- The average one-way commute in Waterbury is 28 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)