City safety & data profile

NaugatuckCT

Naugatuck, CT is a 32K-resident city in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region with a median household income of $96,324.

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Naugatuck, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Naugatuck has a population larger than 65% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $259,100.

Data updated 2026-07-20

32K
Population
Top 35%
By size
$96,324
Median income
$259,100
Median home
6.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Naugatuck

Naugatuck posts a median household income higher than 66% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 34%
by median income, US cities

Where Naugatuck income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$96,324 Top 34% higher than 66% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CT $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Naugatuck, CT beyond the headline numbers

Naugatuck sits inside Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, at roughly 41.49°N, -73.05°W. Population 31,538, $96,324 median household income. Median home value $259,100, median rent $1,369. Poverty rate 6.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Naugatuck's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 36.6%, then obesity at 33.2%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Naugatuck from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
31,538
Naugatuck
Median Income
$96,324
+42% vs avg
Median Home Value
$259,100
+14% vs avg
Median Age
39.8
years

10-Year Trends 2022–2024

County-level trend (Naugatuck Valley Planning Region) - Naugatuck's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20222024
Population
455K+1%
Median Income
$86,191+4%
Median Home Value
$317,700+16%
Poverty Rate
11.2%+10%
Unemployment
6%-6%

Economics

Economics indicators for Naugatuck, CT
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,369/mo
Poverty Rate
6.3% -56% vs avg
Unemployment 5.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 32.2%
Work From Home 15%
Public Transit 2.5%

Population

White 65.1%
African American 12.7%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
36.6%
Obesity
33.2%
High Blood Pressure
31.7%
Physical Inactivity
24.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.5%
Binge Drinking
15.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.6%
Current Smoking
11.4%
Current Asthma
11.1%
Diabetes
9.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 70.6%
Annual Checkup 79.5%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.7%
Stroke
3%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Naugatuck, CT? ▼
Naugatuck, CT has a population of 31,538 people, located in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the median household income in Naugatuck? ▼
The median household income in Naugatuck, CT is $96,324 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 6.3%.
What is the median home value in Naugatuck? ▼
The median home value in Naugatuck, CT is $259,100. Median rent is $1,369/month.
What are the top health concerns in Naugatuck? ▼
The top health indicators in Naugatuck include Short Sleep Duration (36.6%), Obesity (33.2%), High Blood Pressure (31.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Naugatuck? ▼
The median age in Naugatuck, CT is 39.8 years. 32.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Naugatuck, CT is located in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. With a population of 32K and a $96,324 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Safety alerts for the Naugatuck area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Naugatuck's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Naugatuck area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Naugatuck Valley Planning Region) where that is the smallest published unit.

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