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Naugatuck, Connecticut

borough · New Haven County

At a glance

31,800
Population
$259,100
Median home value (all homes)
15% below U.S. median
$357,153
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,369/mo
Median rent
2% above U.S. median
$96,324
Median household income
23% above U.S. median
33.3 min
Average commute
91.6%
Homes with broadband
67.96%
Locations with fiber available
5.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 100 — 0% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing3% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities30% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost22% above
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates91%
College graduates32.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Naugatuck Economic Development Corporation
The Naugatuck Economic Development Corporation is focused on all aspects of economic development in Naugatuck, including business retention and attraction, maintaining a strong manufacturing base, and development of a vibrant downtown. It operates as a public/private partnership dedicated to continued economic growth and job opportunities in the community.
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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