Waterbury, Connecticut

Population 109,915

Waterbury is located in New Haven County, CT. The population is 109,915, making Waterbury the 2nd largest city in New Haven County and the 5th largest city in the state of Connecticut.

There are 49 public schools in Waterbury with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Waterbury is moderate , and there are 409 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Waterbury is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Waterbury property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Waterbury include Oakville, Wolcott and Naugatuck.

Waterbury Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 21.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.3%

Crime Rate

25.19% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 502
  • Violent Crimes: 301
  • Robbery: 115
  • Burglary: 417
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

63.61% Higher than national avg.
  • 409 offenders in Waterbury
  • 37.21 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

129 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 27
  • Registered Polluters: 68
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 33

Unemployment

High 7.2%
  • Connecticut unemployment average: 4.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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49 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 49 K-12 public schools in Waterbury, CT and 14 private schools. Homefacts rates Waterbury's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

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Crime view details

409 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Waterbury, CT

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44 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Waterbury, CT issued 44 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 44 permits, 13 were issued for single family homes and 31 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Waterbury, CT issued 34 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $791
  • 1 Bedroom: $960
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,190
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,485
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,749

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Environmental Hazards

129 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    Waterbury, CT has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Waterbury, CT is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.74 Average
    Waterbury, CT is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 27.38°
  • February 31.03°
  • March 40.47°
  • April 50.72°
  • May 60°
  • June 68.19°
  • July 74.73°
  • August 71.86°
  • September 65.05°
  • October 51.65°
  • November 42.72°
  • December 32.93°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Waterbury, CT

Earthquakes
Waterbury, CT has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Waterbury, CT has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Waterbury, CT has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Waterbury, CT has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Waterbury, CT: $38,752

Unemployment

Unemployment in Waterbury is 7.2%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 49.09%
White Collar - 50.91%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Dan Malloy
  • Sen. Richard Blumenthal
  • Sen. Christopher Murphy

City Representatives

  • Rosa L. DeLauro
  • Elizabeth Esty

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

13 FCC Towers view all

2 Hospitals view all