City safety & data profile

WaterburyCT

Waterbury, CT is a 109K-resident city in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region with a median household income of $51,886.

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Waterbury, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Waterbury has a population larger than 93% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $208,500, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

109K
Population
Top 7%
By size
$51,886
Median income
$208,500
Median home
24.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Waterbury

Waterbury posts a median household income higher than 11% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Waterbury area.

Top 89%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Waterbury

Where Waterbury income ranks nationally

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

$51,886 Bottom 11% higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $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 Waterbury, CT beyond the headline numbers

Waterbury sits inside Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, at roughly 41.56°N, -73.05°W. Population 108,802, $51,886 median household income. Median home value $208,500, median rent $1,225. Poverty rate 24.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Waterbury's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 42.5%, then obesity at 40.5%. 2 hospitals in/around Waterbury, 2.5/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

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

Population
108,802
Waterbury
Median Income
$51,886
-24% vs avg
Median Home Value
$208,500
-8% vs avg
Median Age
37.8
years

10-Year Trends 2022–2024

County-level trend (Naugatuck Valley Planning Region) - Waterbury'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 Waterbury, CT
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,225/mo
Poverty Rate
24.7% +74% vs avg
Unemployment 9.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 17.3%
Work From Home 8.3%
Public Transit 3.9%

Population

White 37.3%
African American 25.2%
Asian 2.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
42.5%
Obesity
40.5%
Physical Inactivity
37.6%
High Blood Pressure
36.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
18.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.7%
Current Smoking
16.2%
Diabetes
14.1%
Binge Drinking
13.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56.7%
Annual Checkup 78.7%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.2%
Stroke
4.2%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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1
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0
Average Rating
2.5/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL
WATERBURY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
WATERBURY HOSPITAL
WATERBURY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Waterbury, CT? ▼
Waterbury, CT has a population of 108,802 people, located in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the median household income in Waterbury? ▼
The median household income in Waterbury, CT is $51,886 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 24.7%.
What is the median home value in Waterbury? ▼
The median home value in Waterbury, CT is $208,500. Median rent is $1,225/month.
What are the top health concerns in Waterbury? ▼
The top health indicators in Waterbury include Short Sleep Duration (42.5%), Obesity (40.5%), Physical Inactivity (37.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Waterbury? ▼
Waterbury has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Waterbury? ▼
The median age in Waterbury, CT is 37.8 years. 17.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Waterbury, CT is located in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. With a population of 109K and a $51,886 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Waterbury area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

Naugatuck, CT 32K Wolcott, CT 17K Plymouth, CT 12K Oxford, CT 11K Bristol, CT 60K Cheshire, CT 29K Seymour, CT 17K Southington, CT 44K
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Using Waterbury'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 Waterbury 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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