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Is Naugatuck a Good Place to Live? Naugatuck, Connecticut: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Naugatuck ranks #223 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #41 of 208 small cities and #6 of 20 in Connecticut. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (56 per 100,000, #13 of 174) and low poverty (6.3%, #34 of 208), and trails on long commutes (33.3 min, #207 of 208) and high living costs (99.8, #164 of 208).
Naugatuck by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Naugatuck's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Naugatuck?
Naugatuck's cost of living index is 99.8, in line with the US level of 100 and #637 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,369/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $353,857, 22% below the typical Connecticut home ($450,873).
| Measure | Naugatuck | ConnecticutCT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 99.8#637 of 1,308 | 103.6 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $353,857#523 of 1,187 | $450,873 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,957/mo#687 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $259,100#412 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,369/mo#602 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 2.7x#91 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 17.1%#163 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Connecticut is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Naugatuck housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Naugatuck is in the New Haven-Milford, CT metro.
Connecticut housing market →Is Naugatuck safe?
Naugatuck recorded 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 83% below the US rate of 328 and 49% below Connecticut's 110. That ranks #38 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #13 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Naugatuck Police Department. Property crime runs 899 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Naugatuck | ConnecticutCT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 56#38 of 1,085 | 110 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 899#174 of 1,085 | 1,146 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Connecticut is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Naugatuck?
The median household in Naugatuck earns $96,324, 16% above the US figure of $83,163 and in line with Connecticut ($96,049). Unemployment is 4.4% (US 4.3%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Naugatuck | ConnecticutCT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $96,324#398 of 1,312 | $96,049 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 4.4%#664 of 1,058 | 4% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 6.3%#200 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +0.4%#435 of 1,132 | +0.4% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Connecticut is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Naugatuck?
The median resident of Naugatuck is 39.8 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 32.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #711 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 67.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Naugatuck | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 39.8 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 32.2%#711 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 67.8% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Naugatuck's schools and health?
Naugatuck's 9 public schools graduate 87% of students in four years (Connecticut 88.9%), with 14 students per teacher and $20,600 spent per pupil. 33.2% of adults are obese and 9.5% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Naugatuck | ConnecticutCT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 87%#576 of 1,063 | 88.9% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 14#282 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $20,600#177 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 33.2%#627 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 9.5%#297 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 16.5%#522 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 8.7%#476 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Connecticut is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 4,021 students are enrolled in Naugatuck's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Naugatuck?
The average commute in Naugatuck is 33.3 minutes (Connecticut 27); 2.5% of workers take transit and 15% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Naugatuck scores 9.9 of 20 (below average walkable), #704 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 71.9°F and winters 31.6°F, with 50.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Naugatuck | ConnecticutCT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 33.3 min#1232 of 1,312 | 27 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 13%#1174 of 1,312 | 9.2% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 73.8% | 70.2% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 2.5% | 4% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 15% | 13.4% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 9.9#704 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Connecticut is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37.7 | 20.2 | 3.6 |
| Feb | 40.6 | 22 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 48.1 | 28.4 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 60.5 | 38.1 | 4.7 |
| May | 70.7 | 48.3 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 79.3 | 57.8 | 4.9 |
| Jul | 84.7 | 63.8 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 83.5 | 62.1 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 76.4 | 55 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 64.4 | 43.4 | 4.9 |
| Nov | 52.5 | 33.8 | 4.4 |
| Dec | 42.3 | 26.5 | 4.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Mt Carmel.
| Measure | Naugatuck | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 51.7°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 71.9°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 31.6°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 50.4 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Mt Carmel.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Naugatuck?
New Haven County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 67% of measured days were rated good; 13 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Naugatuck Valley Planning Region's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, inland flooding, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.17% of building value, higher than 60% of US counties.
| Measure | Naugatuck | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 43#494 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 13#916 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.17%#790 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for New Haven County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.026% | 82% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.12% | 79% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0016% | 69% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0031% | 52% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0025% | 25% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Naugatuck compare with similar-size cities?
Naugatuck is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #41 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 31,800.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naugatuck, CTPop. 31,800 | #223 | 63.9 | $96,324 | $1,369/mo | 56 | 33.3 min |
| Laramie, WYPop. 32,234 | #341 | 61.1 | $55,613 | $925/mo | 93 | 14 min |
| Nicholasville, KYPop. 32,197 | #503 | 58.0 | $68,503 | $1,147/mo | 197 | 24 min |
| Bangor, MEPop. 31,938 | #698 | 55.0 | $59,942 | $1,055/mo | 242 | 16.6 min |
| Juneau, AKPop. 31,794 | #237 | 63.5 | $101,661 | $1,444/mo | 487 | 15.1 min |
| Carlsbad, NMPop. 31,746 | #1004 | 50.0 | $72,306 | $1,236/mo | 576 | 22.3 min |
| Bella Vista, ARPop. 31,697 | #156 | 66.0 | $88,055 | $1,395/mo | 167 | 27.9 min |
| Shawnee, OKPop. 31,671 | #1044 | 49.1 | $55,815 | $936/mo | 483 | 20.2 min |
| Summerlin South, NVPop. 31,354 | #332 | 61.3 | $117,035 | $2,509/mo | no data | 23.4 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Naugatuck compare with the rest of Connecticut?
Naugatuck ranks #6 of the 20 Connecticut cities we track, with a score of 63.9 against Connecticut's statewide 66.9. Its households earn in line with the Connecticut median. Violent crime is 49% below the statewide rate. Homes are 22% below the typical Connecticut home.
| City | Rank in CT | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hartford, CTPop. 63,620 | #1 | 75.4 | $129,890 | $1,756/mo | 45 |
| Milford, CTPop. 51,023 | #2 | 69.3 | $111,201 | $1,882/mo | 71 |
| Stamford, CTPop. 137,144 | #3 | 67.9 | $111,586 | $2,276/mo | 154 |
| Norwalk, CTPop. 92,187 | #4 | 67.0 | $107,616 | $2,073/mo | 50 |
| Shelton, CTPop. 41,889 | #5 | 66.9 | $108,185 | $1,741/mo | 32 |
| Naugatuck, CTPop. 31,800 | #6 | 63.9 | $96,324 | $1,369/mo | 56 |
| Middletown, CTPop. 47,958 | #7 | 63.8 | $79,438 | $1,446/mo | 67 |
| Bristol, CTPop. 61,462 | #8 | 62.7 | $79,076 | $1,338/mo | 53 |
| Torrington, CTPop. 35,547 | #9 | 59.9 | $70,856 | $1,169/mo | 98 |
| West Haven, CTPop. 55,351 | #10 | 59.4 | $74,382 | $1,442/mo | 65 |
| Danbury, CTPop. 87,263 | #11 | 59.2 | $83,393 | $1,846/mo | 146 |
| East Hartford, CTPop. 50,918 | #12 | 58.7 | $70,778 | $1,225/mo | 92 |
| Manchester, CTPop. 36,759 | #13 | 57.6 | $74,267 | $1,384/mo | county/metro |
| Norwich, CTPop. 39,973 | #14 | 57.4 | $65,024 | $1,253/mo | 215 |
| Meriden, CTPop. 60,545 | #15 | 56.7 | $71,253 | $1,294/mo | 153 |
| New Britain, CTPop. 74,223 | #16 | 53.1 | $58,613 | $1,253/mo | 424 |
| New Haven, CTPop. 134,349 | #17 | 52.7 | $56,851 | $1,488/mo | 399 |
| Bridgeport, CTPop. 149,153 | #18 | 52.1 | $58,685 | $1,450/mo | 250 |
| Waterbury, CTPop. 114,869 | #19 | 48.7 | $51,886 | $1,225/mo | 295 |
| Hartford, CTPop. 121,127 | #20 | 48.0 | $46,411 | $1,269/mo | 459 |
All 20 Connecticut cities we track, by overall score. Connecticut statewide: median income $96,049, violent crime 109.6 per 100,000.
How is Naugatuck's score calculated?
Naugatuck scores 63.9 out of 100, #223 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Connecticut's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Naugatuck. Similar-size median 52.9.
59.6 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Naugatuck's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
96.7 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Naugatuck. Similar-size median 52.2.
60.4 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Naugatuck's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
71.9 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Naugatuck's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
70.4 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Naugatuck. Similar-size median 46.7.
70.6 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Naugatuck. Similar-size median 44.2.
43.8 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Naugatuck. Similar-size median 47.3.
39.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Naugatuck's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
46.8 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
47.2 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Naugatuck's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Naugatuck has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Naugatuck
Is Naugatuck, CT a good place to live?
Naugatuck ranks #223 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #41 of 208 small cities and #6 of 20 in Connecticut. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (56 per 100,000, #13 of 174) and low poverty (6.3%, #34 of 208), and trails on long commutes (33.3 min, #207 of 208) and high living costs (99.8, #164 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Naugatuck?
Naugatuck's cost of living index is 99.8, in line with the US level of 100 and #637 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,369/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $353,857, 22% below the typical Connecticut home ($450,873).
What is the crime rate in Naugatuck?
Naugatuck recorded 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 83% below the US rate of 328 and 49% below Connecticut's 110. That ranks #38 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #13 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Naugatuck Police Department. Property crime runs 899 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Naugatuck?
The median household in Naugatuck earns $96,324, 16% above the US figure of $83,163 and in line with Connecticut ($96,049). Unemployment is 4.4% (US 4.3%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Naugatuck?
Median rent in Naugatuck is $1,369/mo (Census), #602 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,957/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 17.1% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Naugatuck?
The typical home value in Naugatuck is $353,857, up 3.5% in a year, against $450,873 for Connecticut and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $259,100.
How are the public schools in Naugatuck?
Naugatuck's 9 public schools graduate 87% of students in four years (Connecticut 88.9%), with 14 students per teacher and $20,600 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Naugatuck?
The average commute is 33.3 minutes, #1232 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 27 minutes across Connecticut. 13% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Naugatuck?
Naugatuck averages 51.7°F over the year, 71.9°F in summer and 31.6°F in winter, with 50.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Naugatuck walkable?
Naugatuck scores 9.9 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #704 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Naugatuck at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Naugatuck Valley Planning Region's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, inland flooding, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.17% of building value, higher than 60% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Naugatuck?
New Haven County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 67% of measured days were rated good; 13 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Naugatuck?
Naugatuck has 31,800 residents. The median resident of Naugatuck is 39.8 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 32.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #711 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 67.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Naugatuck compare with the rest of Connecticut?
Naugatuck ranks #6 of the 20 Connecticut cities we track, with a score of 63.9 against Connecticut's statewide 66.9. Its households earn in line with the Connecticut median. Violent crime is 49% below the statewide rate. Homes are 22% below the typical Connecticut home.
What cities are similar in size to Naugatuck?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Naugatuck's population of 31,800 are Laramie, WY (#341 overall), Nicholasville, KY (#503 overall), Bangor, ME (#698 overall), Juneau, AK (#237 overall), and Carlsbad, NM (#1004 overall). Naugatuck is #223.