Naugatuck

Naugatuck, Connecticut Overview

Naugatuck scores 59.1/100 overall (B+), ranking #8 of 20 cities in Connecticut — below the state composite of 73.5. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 91/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 24/100.

Income & Employment in Naugatuck

The median household income in Naugatuck is $92,184, 1% below the statewide median of $93,228. The local unemployment rate of 3.5% is lower than the state’s 4.2%. Population grew 0.5% recently.

Safety in Naugatuck

Naugatuck’s violent crime rate of 94.4 per 100,000 is well below both the Connecticut rate of 136 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 1305.4 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Naugatuck

The median home value is $241,600. Median monthly rent is $1,309. Renters spend 17.0% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Naugatuck

The adult obesity rate in Naugatuck is 33.2% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.5%. Residents report an average of 16.5 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Connecticut ranks #4 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Naugatuck

Naugatuck has a high school graduation rate of 87%. The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $20,600 per student, well above the national median. The city has 9 public schools serving 4,021 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Naugatuck

The annual average temperature in Naugatuck is 53.2°F. Summers average 70.3°F. Winters average 37.9°F. Precipitation is abundant at 65.7 inches per year. The mean commute time is 28.2 minutes, compared to 23.1 for Connecticut overall.

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