Waterbury

Waterbury, Connecticut Overview

Waterbury faces challenges across several categories, earning a D grade (43.0/100) and ranking #19 of 20 cities in Connecticut. Even so, the city scores 65/100 in Education — a relative bright spot compared to its Fiscal Health score of 15/100.

Income & Employment in Waterbury

Waterbury’s median income of $43,420 is 53% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.5% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 5%.

Safety in Waterbury

Waterbury’s violent crime rate of 403.9 per 100,000 runs above the Connecticut average of 136. The property crime rate is 3069.9 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Waterbury

The median home value is $185,400. Median monthly rent is $1,180. Renters allocate 32.6% of income to rent — above the 30% affordability threshold.

Health & Wellness in Waterbury

The adult obesity rate in Waterbury is 40.5%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. Diabetes prevalence is elevated at 14.1%. Residents report an average of 19.1 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Connecticut ranks #4 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Waterbury

Waterbury has a high school graduation rate of 81%. The student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $20,067 per student, well above the national median. The city has 31 public schools serving 18,189 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Waterbury

The annual average temperature in Waterbury is 52°F. Summers average 69.2°F. Winters average 36.5°F. Precipitation is abundant at 64.6 inches per year.

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